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Custer County Idaho Promises Rich Mining and Farms
The district offers vast inducements to settlers and capitalists with rich mines in Mackay Bayhorse and Yankee Fork, extensive irrigation plans along Salmon River, timbered uplands, and a growing stock industry. Challis as county seat, Challis and Mackay lead in farming, mining, and grazing, while towns like Bayhorse and Stanley Basin diversify ore, placer, and quartz activities. The piece lauds climate, schools, and transportation growth, noting 5000 residents and potential for major development.
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Custer County
Idaho
General Custer
Montana
Stanley Basin
Loon Creek
Challis
Mackay
Houston
Clayton
Bonanza
Custer
Stanley
Big Lost River
Thousand Spring
Round
Pahsamaroi
East Fork
Antelope
Connecticut
Delaware
Rhode Island
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Blackfoot
Morgan Creek
Garden Creek
Bayhorse
Poverty Flat
Centennial Flat
Slate Creek
Thompson Creek
Robinson Bar
Fisher
Sheep Mountain
Seafoam
Washington Basin
Yankee Fork
Lucky Boy
Sawtooth Mountains
Wood River
Salmon River