Kettle River Mill Site

AbandonedGold OreFacilityMSHA

Location

StateWashington
CountyFerry
Nearest TownRepublic
Coordinates48.66639, -118.61694

Commodities

PrimaryGold Ore

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeFacility
OperatorEcho Bay Minerals Company
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4503283

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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