Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Cochise |
| Nearest Town | Cochise |
| Coordinates | 32.06139, -109.89250 |
Commodities
| Primary | Construction Sand and Gravel |
Mine Details
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Stronghold Redi-Mix |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 0203137 |
Nearest Recorded Sites
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|
| Cochise Quarry | 0.3 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
| Unknown near Dragoon, AZ | 3.4 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
| Unknown near Dragoon, AZ | 3.6 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
| Unknown near Dragoon, AZ | 3.6 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
| Unknown near Sunsites, AZ | 3.8 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
| Unknown near Dragoon, AZ | 4.1 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
| Unknown near Willcox, AZ | 4.2 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
| Golden Rule Mine | 4.9 mi | Gold | Past Producer |
| Unknown near Sunsites, AZ | 5.0 mi | Geothermal | Producer |
| Golden Rule Mine Area | 5.0 mi | Lead, Zinc, Silver, Gold | Producer |
| Unnamed Quarry near Dragoon, AZ | 5.7 mi | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Prospect |
| Willcox Playa Analcime Occurrence | 5.8 mi | Zeolites | Occurrence |
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.