Deadwood Mine Camp
The Deadwood Mine, located in the Deadwood mining district of Valley County, Idaho, was a significant lead-zinc producer in the early 20th century. We made a brief stop here in 2020 on our way to some other mine camps in the area.
Salsberry Prospect
Lost Horse Mine
If you are a fan of mining history and scenic desert hikes (and I think you probably are since you are reading this), you should stop by the Lost Horse Mine.
The Lost Horse Mine is well-known, but its history remains obscure to most. Few people hike the entire loop
Bronze Mine (Live Oak)
The Bronze Mine, also known as the Live Oak Mine, was a lead-silver mine that also contained some tungsten and fluorite. The vein is in a contact zone on the eastern side of the New York Mountains between a Goodsprings dolomite formation and a quartz monzonite intrusion. The mine was
Indian Mine (Death Valley)
Over in eastern Death Valley, just north of the Keane Wonder Mine, is the Indian Mine in Monarch Canyon. It is a small mine that was worked for gold with only minor workings and was never profitable. What makes it a worthwhile visit is the mill and its remaining single
