Kaskaskia Mine

AbandonedCrushed, Broken Limestone NECUndergroundMSHA

Location

StateIllinois
CountyRandolph
Nearest TownPrairie Du Rocher
Coordinates38.09972, -90.11111

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Limestone NEC

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeUnderground
OperatorMartin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1100213

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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