Did You Know?
Haul distance largely controls the price of aggregates. More »
FAQs
Where is gravel found?
Gravel, as an extracted resource, is simply not found everywhere. In general, gravel is typically found in river valleys where the water table is high, and in alluvial floodplains along streams and in glacial deposits. Like any important resource it must be extracted where it is found, not "somewhere else" where people wish it was. Montana is no different. More »
Photo Gallery
Perhaps one of the most important aspects of sand and gravel operations is the reclamation of the land. While some sand and gravel operations are long-term commercial sites, others are more project-specific and have short duration. Having an appropriate reclamation plan for either is essential. Explore some of the before and after shots of reclaimed sites below and view other related images.
The Charles Graham Site
The Charles Graham Site located approximately 3 miles west of Missoula on Mullan Road.
The Fisher Site
A reclaimed gravel operation near Sula, Montana.
