Mo-Keta Stone Quarry

AbandonedDimension LimestoneSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateIowa
CountyJackson
Nearest TownBaldwin
Coordinates42.17917, -90.84500

Commodities

PrimaryDimension Limestone

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorBecker & Becker Stone Company Inc
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID1301719

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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