# Mine Locator Map — Abandoned Mines & Prospects

> Map of historical and active mines and mineral deposits in the US. (iPhone/iPad app by Qvyshift LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-locator-map/id1600769016 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Qvyshift LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536442361)
- Category: Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 348 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 73 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-locator-map/id1600769016/reviews.md

## What is Mine Locator Map?

Mines near me: Mine map showing locations of historical mines and metallic and nonmetallic mineral resources in the United States.

Locate abandoned mines, active mines, prospects, deposits, and processing plants.

No registration, login, or subscription required.

Data source: USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS)

## Key features

- Map of mines and prospects
- Locate abandoned mines
- Locate active mines
- Show mineral deposits
- Show processing plants
- USGS MRDS data source

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-locator-map/id1600769016/reviews.md

### 1/5 — $!$$

*2024-11-22*

Requires money to sort map. No thanks.

### 5/5 — NumMatic

*2024-10-21*

Love this app

### 2/5 — Could be better

*2024-10-14*

Good concept but falls short. I really hate that I have to find the name of a specific county before I can get info. And it takes forever to load the mineral resource info.

### 1/5 — Paid upgrade

*2024-10-05*

I bought the upgrade and haven’t noticed a change in the app or any added value in the data it provides.

### 2/5 — Useless

*2023-07-19*

Can’t even look for/see a specific thing without paying to filter your search. That means that every place that produces rocks, gravel, or clay will be a point on the map. Impossible to find what you are looking for.

**Developer response:** To clarify, you see all results when you search geographically. We're sorry the free version doesn't meet your needs, but many people find the app to be useful, both with and without purchasing the upgrade, which is an inexpensive one-time purchase.

### 1/5 — Don’t buy this

*2023-02-04*

I paid the upgrade price of $4.99, but it still didn’t work. it only showed me two locations, one of which was in Alabama.  I think it asked me to pay another $4.99 on top of the original purchase, and that’s when I bailed out figuring it was a rip off.

**Developer response:** Did you tap the state name to choose a different state? Alabama is shown initially because it's first alphabetically. Please contact us at support@qvyshift.com if you need help.

### 1/5 — dosnt work

*2022-07-28*

this app would be great if you could read the filter screen and if it would show lines. i live in southwest virginia right in the heart of coal mining country and it still wouldn't show the first coal mine. just poor poor quality. DO NOT waste your $$!!!! P.S. i would like a refund of $4.99 ASAP please

**Developer response:** Please check the free space on your phone and reinstall, or directly contact Apple for a refund.

### 2/5 — Seems like a good idea but didn’t work

*2022-06-20*

Would only show me three locations in Alabama even though I’m located on the west coast of the US. Tried everything then kept asking me to upgrade which I did not pay for since the base app doesn’t work right.

**Developer response:** Please tap the state name to choose a different state, or contact us at support@qvyshift.com for help.

## Frequently asked questions about Mine Locator Map

### What does the Mine Locator Map app do?

The app provides a map displaying the locations of historical and active mines, as well as prospects, deposits, and processing plants across the United States. It utilizes data from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS).

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include the ability to locate abandoned mines, active mines, prospects, deposits, and processing plants. The app presents this information on a map interface and does not require any registration, login, or subscription to use.

### Is Mine Locator Map free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. However, it does contain advertisements and offers in-app purchases, which may provide additional functionality or remove ads.

### What kind of data does the app use?

The app sources its data from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), a comprehensive database of information on mineral occurrences and resources in the United States.

### Who would find this app useful?

This app is useful for geologists, prospectors, historians, and anyone interested in exploring or learning about mining activities and mineral resources within the United States.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10.4 — 2026-08-09

Behind-the-scenes changes to keep things running smoothly.

### 1.10.3 — 2026-07-30

Behind-the-scenes changes to keep things running smoothly.

### 1.10.2 — 2026-06-10

Behind-the-scenes changes to keep things running smoothly.

### 1.10.1 — 2026-05-25

Behind-the-scenes changes to keep things running smoothly.

### 1.10.0 — 2026-05-24

Behind-the-scenes changes to keep things running smoothly.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*