Bunker Hill Mine

[Derek]

Now this mine would be fun to explore. 120 miles worth of tunnels!

http://idahohistory.cdmhost.com/u?/p265501coll1,572

[Jeff]

So is the dude on page 6 sporting a hair light...if so how many lumens do think it cranks out?

[Derek]

Hehe...at least 3000.

[Stuart]

So is the dude on page 6 sporting a hair light...if so how many lumens do think it cranks out?

Whoa, he totally is! Nice find Derek, I think our good friend Fish should start doing some research and put together an Idaho mine trip for this summer. I'd love to check this mine out.

[Derek]

I wonder if it is still active or possibly reclaimed. I'll see if I can find more info about this mine.

[Derek]

Here you go: http://www.spokesmanreview.com/news-...02&ID=s1186697 Looks like we need to get a hold of the current owner and see if he'll take us in. Not to mention I love this guys attitude.

[Jeff]

The Boise basin in Idaho was one of the largest producers of gold in it's time there are some mines in Idaho and the cool part is the scenery is spectacular. my grandfather was a miner and lived there unfortunately the mines he worked are caved in but there are still a lot of mines and a lot of history. Idaho is like stepping back in time and would be IMO an unforgettable adventure.

http://idahocity.net/

http://www.historicsilvercityidaho.com/

Go to http://www.ghosttowns.com/ and look in Elmore,Blaine,Boise and Custer countys.

[Stuart]

"They can say anything they want to say. I'm not paying," he said, snapping off the filter on his cigarette before lighting up.

What a guy! Mike and I will get in contact with him and arrange a tour of his mine. We both agree that an Idaho trip this summer would be awesome. He has actually been trying to talk me into an Idaho trip for years, but Derek finally did it with this post.

I especially want to see Idaho City, thanks for the links Bodine. I agree that it would be an unforgettable adventure.

[Mike]

I'm glad there is finally interest in one of my favorite mining districts. I've been through many districts in the Francis Marion range, explored dozens of mines, and met some interesting people deep in the Sawtooth range. Most of the mines in that area are silver, although a large amount of gold was also found.

In 1949, entrepreneur J.R. Simplot, famous for Simplot Idaho potatoes, went out on a limb and purchased a 1000-ton gold dredge, situated on the Yankee Fork Creek. I'm not surer how much gold was brought out, but it was in the high hundred millions if I remember correctly.

I have not made it into Idaho City yet, but the mines there are memorable. From my earlier research, many original building still stand, and most mines are open. The mines I have explored are north of Idaho City, near the Camp Bradley boy scout camp. Placer was huge in these areas, and the preferred method of gold extraction until it was frowned upon.

I'll have to write more when I'm not at work and so busy, but this particular area of Idaho is worth a trip any day of the week.

A view of the area in the Idaho KMZ Google Earth file shows a large collection of mines within a 20-mile radius from Idaho City.

[ExpUt]

Totally in, I've wanted to get into the mines of Idaho for years