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Richest Mineral Zone Shaped by Great Igneous Belt Across West
A detailed account argues Montana Idaho and Nevada form a vast igneous belt rich in gold and silver. It links Bannack Montana to Virginia City Nevada, noting numerous camps from Custer Idaho to Idaho City and Silver City Nevada with high grade veins. The author cites Trade Dollar mine in Owyhee as emblematic and predicts deeper exploration will yield major, lasting riches across the belt.
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Robert Bell
Montana
Helena
Virginia City
Bannack
Lembi
Custer
Idaho
Elmore
Boise
Canyon
Owyhee
Nevada
Gibbonsville
Leesburg
Loon Creek
Bonanza
Seafoam
Atlanta
Banner
Placerville
Idaho City
DeLamar
Silver City
Wilbur Creek
Bullion
Star City
Dun Glen
Golconda
Unionville
Owyhee County
Denver
Comstock Lode
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Rocky Mountains
Salmon City
Lemhi
Silver Creek
Lemhi County
Geo. Kunze
New York
United States Geological Survey
Geo. L. Shoup
Calaverous County
California
Rockies
Sierras