In 1865 a 1500 acre ranch was established at Harrison Pass and by 1897 mining activity started. In 1916 a Scheelite Deposit was found and mining camps were erected for this load as well as others. By the 1940's there was a school. Today mill foundations are visible as well as some occupied cabins.

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Sagebrush is nearly topping the old cabins at the Star Mine
Courtesy Jared Dubach

Smelter foundation at Star Mine in Harrison Pass
Courtesy Jared Dubach