Black Forest Mine

AbandonedCrushed, Broken Stone NECUndergroundMSHA

Location

StateColorado
CountyJefferson
Nearest TownGolden
Coordinates39.75590, -105.22071

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Stone NEC

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeUnderground
OperatorCotter Corporation
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0504734

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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