Mesquite Lake Gypsum Mine

AbandonedGypsumSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateCalifornia
CountySan Bernardino
Nearest TownSandy Valley
Coordinates35.26188, -115.86502

Commodities

PrimaryGypsum

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorPacific Mining Group, LLC
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0405881

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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