Location
| State | Utah |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest Town | St. George |
| Coordinates | 37.17811, -113.70043 |
Commodities
| Primary | Construction Sand and Gravel |
Mine Details
| Status | Abandoned |
| Type | Surface |
| Operator | Scott Stratton |
| Data Source | MSHA |
| Source ID | 4202344 |
Nearest Recorded Sites
| Site | Distance | Commodity | Status |
|---|
| Gravel Pit #27060 | 0.9 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Ut Dept Hwys Gravel Pit No.27060 | 0.9 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
| Black Desert Resort | 1.2 mi | Sand, Industrial NEC | Abandoned |
| 3 Mile Pit | 1.3 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer |
| Gravel Pit #27059 | 3.2 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Ut Dept Hwys Gravel Pit No.27059 | 3.2 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Santa Clara Gravel Pit | 3.8 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Occurrence |
| Ut Dept Hwys Gravel Pit No.27061 | 4.1 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Gravel Pit #27061 | 4.1 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Ut Dept Hwys Gravel Pit No.27058 | 4.6 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Gravel Pit #27058 | 4.6 mi | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
| Gypsum Deposit | 4.8 mi | | Occurrence |
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.