Highland Surprise Mine, Pine Creek Mining District, Shoshone County, Idaho, USA
Some dark brown sphalerite from the Highland Surprise. The weathered faces show iron oxides.
Photo of the Highland Chieftan Mine, out buildings, and mining crew from the early 1900's (exact date unknown)
© Kurt Hoffman
A vertical longitudinal projection map of the Highland Surprise Mine.
A plan map showing the workings of the Highland and Surprise Mines prior to partnering. The map shows many geological features in addition to the workings.
An aerial view of the Highland Surprise Mine, waste dump, mill, and support structures.
A plan map showing the workings of the Highland Chief and Surprise Mines which formed the Highland Surprise Mine after consolidation.
A longitudinal cross section of the ore shoots and workings of the Highland (Highland Chief Mine). Eventually the Highland Chief and Surprise Mine were consolidated to form the Highland Surprise Mine.
A longitudinal cross section of both the Surprise Mine and the Highland Chief Mine. These two mines were consolidated to form the Highland Surprise Mine.