Mines in Putnam County, Illinois
13Total
5Active
Putnam County, Illinois has 13 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS and MSHA. 5 of these are currently active mining operations. The most commonly recorded commodity is sand and gravel, construction, with 12 sites. The table below lists all recorded mines in the county with links to individual site details.
All Mines in Putnam County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin Pit | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active | MSHA |
| Bonucci Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Chiado Gravel Co. | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Hennepin Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Jones Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Underground | Producer | MRDS |
| Crowder Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Edward Hunt Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Gedraitis Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Hope Township Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Magnolia Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Morine Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Newbaum Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |
| Ossola Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Past Producer | MRDS |