Leucite Hills Mine

Abandoned and SealedCoal (Bituminous)SurfaceMSHA

Location

StateWyoming
CountySweetwater
Nearest TownPoint of Rocks
Coordinates41.78333, -108.76667

Commodities

PrimaryCoal (Bituminous)

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned and Sealed
TypeSurface
OperatorBlack Butte Coal Company
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID4801121

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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