Highway 61 Sand and Gravel

AbandonedConstruction Sand and GravelSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyCarlton
Nearest TownMoose Lake
Coordinates46.47611, -92.72694

Commodities

PrimaryConstruction Sand and Gravel

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorBuetow Trucking & Excavating
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID2103948

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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