Mines in Shawnee County, Kansas
13Total
4Active
Shawnee County, Kansas has 13 mine and mineral deposit locations documented in federal records from the USGS and MSHA. 4 of these are currently active mining operations. The most commonly recorded commodity is construction sand and gravel, with 9 sites. The table below lists all recorded mines in the county with links to individual site details.
All Mines in Shawnee County
| Mine | Commodity | Type | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake West Sand | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active | MSHA |
| Topeka Sand Plant | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Active | MSHA |
| East Topeka Quarry & Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Kansas Sand and Concrete Dredge | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Surface | Producer | MRDS |
| Big Springs Quarry #27106 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Brier Rd River Plant | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Meier's Ready Mix Inc | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Meiers Ready Mix Inc. | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Native Stone Company Inc | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Intermittent | MSHA |
| Oakland East Sand | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Oakland Pit / Plant #19 | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |
| Portable Crusher #4 | Crushed, Broken Limestone NEC | Surface | Intermittent | MSHA |
| Valencia Sand Pit #1 | Construction Sand and Gravel | Surface | Abandoned | MSHA |