Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Nearest Town | Sahurita |
| Coordinates | 33.07139, -111.73583 |
Commodities
| Primary | Construction Sand and Gravel |
Mine Details
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Pioneer Sand Co |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 0203120 |
Nearest Recorded Sites
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|
| Gravel Pit | 1.3 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Sand and Gravel Quarry | 1.6 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Borrow Pit | 1.8 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Gravel Pit | 2.1 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| North Bank - Gila River | 2.6 mi | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Occurrence |
| Pit | 3.0 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Pit | 3.0 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Olberg | 3.2 mi | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer |
| Stone Quarry | 3.4 mi | Stone | Past Producer |
| Cemex - Sacaton | 3.4 mi | Construction Sand and Gravel | Abandoned |
| Sand and Gravel Quarry | 3.5 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Sand and Gravel Quarry | 3.7 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past 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.