The Coal Mine Information System (CMIS) is a repository for historical coal mining information in Indiana. It was developed through a cooperative agreement between the Indiana Geological Survey and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Reclamation. In addition to historical documents, prepared maps and reports, the CMIS has compiled digital geographic data and associated mine information. This data is publicly accessible through an online map viewer.
CMIS Map Viewer
The CMIS web map has moved. It is now an ArcGIS Online map application and will be administered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. This map shows the location of all documented surface and underground coal mines in the state. It can be accessed by selecting the thumbnail below.
About the CMIS Data
The data provided by the Indiana Division of Reclamation on this Coal Mine Information System (CMIS) is intended for informational and planning purposes only. CMIS is a public resource of general information. The Indiana Division of Reclamation makes no warranty as to the content, sequence, accuracy, or completeness of any of the current or abandoned mine data provided. This map has been created using the best available information at the time of its creation and is believed to be representative but accuracy is not guaranteed. The information contained in GIS data used to generate the CMIS map is NOT to be construed or used as a "legal description" or placement when used in conjunction with aerial photography. Translation error inherent in shapefiles, coordinate systems, GPS equipment, and base maps limits the accuracy of the information within this map and as such only the paper maps that are stamped, signed by an engineer, and approved by the Division of Reclamation are to be considered official legal copies. For more information and suggested corrections to our CMIS map please contact Elee1@dnr.IN.gov. For more information regarding the official maps please contact our offices at 812-665-2207.
CMIS Library
A variety of publications concerning Indiana coal mining and geology, some of which date back to the late 1800s, are available online. Prepared maps are also available on a state and county level. Documents are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format unless otherwise noted. If you use assistive technology and the format of any material on this page interferes with your ability to access information, please contact the Division of Reclamation for assistance.
- Directory of Coal Mines and Producers
- 2008 Directory of Coal Mines and Producers in Indiana (12 MB)
- 2002 Directory of Coal Mines and Producers in Indiana (10 MB)
- 2000 Directory of Coal Mines and Producers in Indiana (48 MB)
- 1997 Directory of Coal Mines and Producers in Indiana (59 MB)
- 1994 Directory of Coal Producers in Indiana (13 MB)
- 1991 Directory of Coal Producers in Indiana (11 MB)
- 1986 Directory of Coal Producers in Indiana (12 MB)
- 1983 Directory of Coal Producers in Indiana (14 MB)
- 1981 Directory of Coal Producers in Indiana (16 MB)
- 1980 Directory of Coal Producers in Indiana (10 MB)
- 1979 Directory of Coal Producers in Indiana (4 MB)
- 1957 Directory of Coal Producers in Indiana (23 MB)
- 1951 Directory of Coal Producers in Indiana (16 MB)
- 1948 Directory of Producers of Mineral Raw Materials in Indiana (24 MB)
- Historical Indiana Department of Geology and Natural Resources Annual Reports
- 1916 Annual Report (44 MB)
- 1915 Annual Report (5 MB)
- 1914 Annual Report (24 MB)
- 1913 Annual Report (17 MB)
- 1912 Annual Report (15 MB)
- 1911 Annual Report (39 MB)
- 1910 Annual Report (17 MB)
- 1909 Annual Report (13 MB)
- 1908 Annual Report (44 MB)
- 1907 Annual Report (33 MB)
- 1906 Annual Report (56 MB)
- 1905 Annual Report (67 MB)
- 1904 Annual Report (26 MB)
- 1903 Annual Report (10 MB)
- 1901 & 1902 Annual Report (50 MB)
- 1900 Annual Report (37 MB)
- 1899 Annual Report (42 MB)
- 1898 Annual Report (38 MB)
- 1897 Annual Report (14 MB)
- 1896 Annual Report (18 MB)
- 1895 Annual Report (9 MB)
- 1894 Annual Report (8 MB)
- 1893 Annual Mine Inspector Report (2 MB)
- 1893 Annual Report (13 MB)
- 1891 Annual Report (23 MB)
- 1890 Annual Mine Inspector Report (18 MB)
- 1888 Annual Mine Inspector Report (2 MB)
- 1888 Annual Report (16 MB)
- 1886 Annual Mine Inspector Report (3 MB)
- 1886 Annual Report (29 MB)
- 1885 Annual Mine Inspector Report (2 MB)
- 1884 Annual Mine Inspector Report (3 MB)
- 1884 Annual Report (6 MB)
- 1883 Annual Report (36 MB)
- 1882 Annual Report (19 MB)
- 1881 Annual Report (16 MB)
- 1880 Annual Report of Statistics and Geology (43 MB)
- 1879 Annual Report of Statistics and Geology (5 MB)
- 1876-1878 Annual Report (19 MB
- 1875 Annual Report (21 MB)
- 1874 Annual Report (15 MB)
- 1871-1872 Annual Report (16 MB)
- 1870 Annual Report (23 MB)
- 1869 Annual Report (15 MB)
- Prepared Maps
- Southwest Indiana Coal Region
- Clay County Surface Mine Map
- Clay County Underground Mine Map
- Crawford County Surface Mine Map
- Daviess County Surface Mine Map
- Daviess County Underground Mine Map
- Dubois County Surface Mine Map
- Dubois County Underground Mine Map
- Fountain County Surface Mine Map
- Fountain County Underground Mine Map
- Gibson County Surface Mine Map
- Gibson County Underground Mine Map
- Greene County Surface Mine Map
- Greene County Underground Mine Map
- Knox County Surface Mine Map
- Knox County Underground Mine Map
- Martin County Surface Mine Map
- Martin County Underground Mine Map
- Monroe County Underground Mine Map
- Owen County Surface Mine Map
- Owen County Underground Mine Map
- Parke County Surface Mine Map
- Parke County Underground Mine Map
- Perry County Surface Mine Map
- Perry County Underground Mine Map
- Pike County Surface Mine Map
- Pike County Underground Mine Map
- Posey County Underground Mine Map
- Spencer County Surface Mine Map
- Spencer County Underground Mine Map
- Sullivan County Surface Mine Map
- Sullivan County Underground Mine Map
- Vanderburgh County Underground Mine Map
- Vermillion County Surface Mine Map
- Vermillion County Underground Mine Map
- Vigo County Surface Mine Map
- Vigo County Underground Mine Map
- Warren County Surface Mine Map
- Warren County Underground Mine Map
- Warrick County Surface Mine Map
- Warrick County Underground Mine Map
