Towns like Wallace, Burke, Mullan, Wardner, and Kellogg created the backbone of a major industrial-scale mining industry that has operated for over 125 years and has produced over a billion ounces of silver in addition to millions of tons of lead and zinc.

Aug 31, 2023 · The Silver Valley region, encompassing towns like Kellogg and Wallace, was once the epicenter of Idaho's silver mining frenzy. Today, the area presents an artful blend of historical sites, museums, and attractions that vividly illuminate the region's mining legacy.

Records of mining activity around Victor, Teton County, Idaho—62 mining claims and 16 mining mines.

Jan 7, 2025 · Join us as we count down the 15 most fascinating garnet mining towns in Idaho, each offering its unique charm and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. 15. Bonners Ferry: Gateway to Adventure and Gem Hunting.

Sep 11, 2017 · These 8 Towns In Idaho Still Look Like Something Straight Out Of The Wild West. Idaho's historic towns offer a glimpse into the past with well-preserved structures and rich mining history.

Jun 23, 2024 · Uncover six such towns, from Grangeville, blessed with natural beauty, to the former mining town of Kellogg, that must not be missed on your next vacation to Idaho. Downtown Grangeville, Idaho. Image credit: Orin Blomberg via Flickr.com.

Discover Idaho’s unique mining history. The allure of gold once drew thousands to Idaho, turning it into a bustling hub of opportunity. Today, the remnants of these mining sites and ghost towns offer a fascinating glimpse into the past.

1879, reached the surrounding mining camps. Three campsites were laid out, in Beaver, Smiley, and Lake canyons respectively, with Sawtooth City formally organized in a miners meeting, November 29, 1879. Boom towns quickly sprang up in the first two, and by 1882, Sawtooth City in Beaver Canyon and Vienna in Smiley's

May 20, 2017 · The gold discoveries in the Boise Basin were the richest in Idaho. The main mining towns in the Boise Basin were Placerville, Centerville, Pioneerville, and Idaho City. Nearly every gulch would produce some gold here. At the peak of mining in 1863 there were well over 25,000 miners here. Hydraulic mining was done throughout the Boise Basin.

MINING IN IDAHO, 1860-1969 Most of Idaho's mineral production, 1860-1969, has come from metals--$2,880,000,000 out of $3,420,000,000, according to the best estimates. Of the metallic mining areas of Idaho, the Coeur d'Alene region has produced by far the most, and accounts for about 80% of the total Idaho yield. Several others--Boise Basin,