Ev, Ballard & Blackfoot Bridge Mines

AbandonedPhosphate RockSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateIdaho
CountyCaribou
Nearest TownSoda Springs
Coordinates42.82667, -111.50556

Commodities

PrimaryPhosphate Rock

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorN.A. Degerstrom
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1001702

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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