Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Cochise |
| Nearest Town | Wilcox |
| Coordinates | 32.26739, -109.89264 |
Commodities
| Primary | Construction Sand and Gravel |
Mine Details
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Hamilton Sand & Gravel |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 0200663 |
Nearest Recorded Sites
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|
| Name Unknown near Willcox, AZ | 1.1 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
| Name Unknown near Willcox, AZ | 1.1 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
| Name Unknown near Willcox, AZ | 1.6 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
| Name Unknown near Willcox, AZ | 1.6 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
| Name Unknown near Willcox, AZ | 1.8 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
| Name Unknown near Willcox, AZ | 2.2 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
| Name Unknown near Willcox, AZ | 2.2 mi | Gypsum-Anhydrite | Producer |
| Name Unknown near Willcox, AZ | 2.5 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
| Name Unknown near Willcox, AZ | 2.7 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
| Name Unknown near Willcox, AZ | 3.2 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
| Horseshoe Mine | 3.3 mi | Gold Ore | Abandoned |
| Name Unknown near Willcox, AZ | 3.3 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
What This Means
This mine is listed as abandoned or sealed in federal records. Abandoned mines can pose safety and environmental risks, including unstable ground, toxic gas accumulation, flooded shafts, and potential groundwater contamination from heavy metals or acid mine drainage. Never enter an abandoned mine. If you live near this site, consider checking with your state environmental agency about any ongoing remediation or monitoring programs.