Mines in Ellis County, Kansas
13Total
6Active
Ellis County, Kansas has 13 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA. 6 are currently active mining operations. The most commonly recorded commodity is construction sand and gravel, with 8 sites.
By Status
Abandoned · 6Producer · 5Intermittent · 1Active · 1
Top Commodities
Construction Sand and Gravel · 8Sand and Gravel, Construction · 3Stone, Crushed/Broken · 2
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Active Mines in Ellis County
| Mine | Operator | Commodity | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable Sand Plant #1 | J Corp | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active |
| Allied Incorporated Limestone Quarr | — | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer |
| Beiker Sand Pit | — | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer |
| Larry Werth Sand Pit | — | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer |
| Werth Sand Pit | — | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer |
| Wolf Quarry | — | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer |
All Mines in Ellis County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable Sand Plant #1 | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active | MSHA |
| Allied Incorporated Limestone Quarr | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Beiker Sand Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Larry Werth Sand Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Werth Sand Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Wolf Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Bieker Pit | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Ellis County Sand Plant | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Hess Pit | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Intermittent | MSHA |
| Kraus Pit | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Leiker Pit | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Moore Pit | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Rush County | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |