Rocky River Quarry

AbandonedCrushed, Broken GraniteSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCabarrus
Nearest TownMidland
Coordinates35.28472, -80.57111

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Granite

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorMartin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID3102033

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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