Gressley Pit

Construction Sand and Gravel abandoned · Gila County, Arizona

AbandonedConstruction Sand and GravelSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateArizona
CountyGila
Nearest TownPayson
Coordinates33.96889, -111.31250

Commodities

PrimaryConstruction Sand and Gravel

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorTonto Rock Products LLC.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0203365
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Quintonite Clay Deposit4.2 miClayProducer
Bluebird Group4.2 miMercuryPast Producer
Quintonite Tufa Deposit4.2 miLimestone, GeneralProducer

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.

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