Mayflower Mine
AbandonedGold OreUndergroundMSHA
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest Town | Whitehall |
| Coordinates | 48.79361, -112.00139 |
Commodities
| Primary | Gold Ore |
Mine Details
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Underground |
| Operator | Brimstone Mining Inc |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 2402102 |
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.