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Custer County Idaho Promises And Prospects For Settlers
The article extols Custer County Idaho, detailing its growth from exploration to a 5000-strong population. It highlights mining districts like Mackay and Bayhorse, vast mineral wealth, irrigation dreams along Salmon River, farming and stock-raising, rail and telegraph links, and strong school funds. It notes challenges in transportation and development, and praises climate, land, and future prospects.
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Custer County
Idaho
General Custer
Montana
Stanley Basin
Loon
Challis
Mackay
Houston
Bay Horse
Clayton
Bonanza
Custer
Stanley
Big Lost River
Thousand Spring
Round
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Blackfoot
Morgan Creek
Garden Creek
Bayhorse
Poverty Flat
Centennial Flat
East Park
Slate Creek
Thompson Creek
Robinson Bar
Fisher
Sheep Mountain
Seafoam
Loon Creek
Washington Basin
Yankee Fork
Lucky Boy
Sawtooth Mountains
Wood River
Salmon River