The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1914-03-26
idaho GOAL DEPOSITS
MAY Be DEVELOPED
WHAT STATE MINE INSPECTOR
SAYS OF COAL BEDS IN FIRE.
MONT COUNTY.

The following regarding coal depos
its in Idaho is taken from the recently
issued report of State Mine Inspector
r. n Bell
"The rock formations of Idaho en-
brace an excessive proportion Of crys-
taline and highly metamorphosed
metal bearing sedimentary rocks, with
a decidedly limited area of the unal-
tered sedimentary formations to
which all far western coal deposits are
confined, but we have limited area Of
the famous coal bearing cretaceous
shales and sandstones that have been
such an important factor of the bust
ness development of our neighboring
states of Wyoming and Utah, from
where the bulk Of the coal now used in
Idaho Is imported and which is estim-
ated to amount to something like
million and half tons a year, exacting
an excessive drain Of cash from this
state each year with which to pay for
this essential necessity, condition
that has proven rather unfortunate in
the commercial advancement of the
state.
Commercial Coal in Fremont.
81 am gratihed, however, to be able
to state that after n struggle Of ten
years to that end, government patents
have been recently issued to two assoc
Citations Of Idaho citizens covering two
claims which embrace total OF 100
acres Of coal land formerly in Fremont
county. but now just over the line in
the new county Of Madison These de-
posits are situated on Horse Shoe
creek, small tributary stream that
puts down from the foothill range d.
rectly west Of the Teton peaks, into the
Teton river near briggs, station on
the recently completed Short Line
branch that extends south from Ash
ton and is only 10 miles distant from
the mines.
"These coal claims cover series OF
steeply pitching veins, IS In number.
They vary in width from inches to
10 feet, and have undergone develop
ment in a limited way ever since they
have been taken up by the owners.
over 10 years ago.
Veins Proven az Miles.
"This work has demonstrated the
continuity of the veins for fully two
and one-half miles and to depth at
one point Of 200 feet. These deposits
have been repeatedly examined by the
competent experts in coal matters and
arc estimated to contain resource OF
high grade fuel aggregating 5000 900
tons on the two properties above IN"
moderate depth of 500 feet on their
dip.
"During the retarded development Of
these deposits, pending the issue OF
their patents. they have produced sew
eral thousand tons Of coal. which mas
been sold to the farmers of the upper
Snake river valley at about the cost ~
production. which ranged from ho
cents for slack to $3.50 per ton for the
screened coal and has been hauieo
avay in wagons and sleighs to points
all over Fremont county and as Tar
south az Idaho Falls, and its quality 'S
well known in that region and ms CIV
on eminent satisfaction. In fact 1t '9
equal to the best imported article '"
this line. and the more extensive deve'~
opment of these deposits Is now war
ranted to put them in shape to pro
duce 1000 tons of coal per day, when
they are capable of doing.
Mines Favorably Located.
"rhe veins are very clean and their
situation affords excellent advantages
for economical development and opera =
ton by adit entry methods, and thew
should prove an important factor IN