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The Hecla Mine Mill in Gem, located in Burke Canyon.

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THE DIRT: Mining in Burke Canyon
November 26, 2024 1:05 a.m.

THE DIRT: Mining in Burke Canyon

Part I

The first discovery of lead – silver - zinc ore in the Silver Valley was on May 2nd,1884 in what is now known as the community of Burke. This first discovery was staked and named the Tiger. Three days later, on the opposite side of the Canyon, the Poorman Claim was staked. These early discoveries were just the beginning.