Wilson Creek
Wilson Creek is a stream in Shoshone, Idaho and has an elevation of 4,239 feet. Wilson Creek is situated nearby to the locality Black Bear, as well as near Cornwall.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Hercules silver mine.
Hercules silver mine
Quarry
The Hercules Mine was one of the richest lead/silver mines in the Coeur d'Alene Mountains in Burke, Idaho. It was discovered by Harry L. Day, a bookkeeper and clerk, and Fred Harper, a local prospector. Hercules silver mine is situated 2 miles east of Wilson Creek.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Burke and Mullan.
Burke
Locality
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Burke is a ghost town in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States, established in 1887. Once a thriving silver, lead and zinc mining community, the town saw significant decline in the mid-twentieth century after the closure of several mines. Burke is situated 2½ miles southeast of Wilson Creek.
Mullan
Village
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Mullan is a city in the northwest United States, located in the Silver Valley mining district of northern Idaho. The population was 646 at the 2020 census and 692 at the 2010 census, and 840 in 2000. Mullan is situated 5 miles southeast of Wilson Creek.
Silverton
Village
Silverton is an unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States. Silverton is situated 6 miles southwest of Wilson Creek.
Wilson Creek
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Shoshone, Idaho, Rocky Mountains, United States, North America
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Latitude
47.53993° or 47° 32′ 24″ northLongitude
-115.85711° or 115° 51′ 26″ westElevation
4,239 feet (1,292 metres)Open location code
85V6G4QV+X5GeoNames ID
5612629
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