Prevent Development Problems on Reclaimed Mined Lands

Evaluate AML areas before construction begins, so AML concerns can be accommodated as part of the planning process. The division’s Abandoned Mine Land Program does not fund reclamation, water replacement or stabilization projects if the landowner fails to address the AML problems prior to development.

The following resources will help you avoid problems that can occur as a result of site development on reclaimed or abandoned mine sites. 

UNDERGROUND MINE LOCATOR View locations of more than 4,300 mapped underground mines in Ohio. Information can be accessed by either entering a street address for the area of interest or by zooming in on the area and clicking on abandoned underground mine features.
PRINTED MAP showing locations of Abandoned Underground Mines is available from the Division of Geological Survey at 614-265-6576.
ABANDONED MINE LAND DEVELOPMENT GUIDE - Ask Before You Build (pdf) A guide created for landowners and local officials to assist in evaluating past mining sites for house, road or other types of development. It includes descriptions and illustrations of AML land development problems, program eligibility guidelines for funding, and list of additional resources.
	VIDEO AML Development Guide Ask Before You Build Run time - 16:48 minutes; available at no cost in DVD format. Contact DMRM to order a copy.