The Gold Hill Mine was one of the largest producers of gold in the Boise Basin. Activity at the mine began in 1864 and continued for many years with the help of a twenty-five stamp mill. It was here that miners turned from placer mining to quartz mining, hence the town of Quartzburg. In 1931, a disastrous fire swept the Basin consuming the mill and every building in the town except one-the post office and store that still stands today. It is in this area of the Basin the visitor will find not only many smaller mining camps too numerous to mention here but decent roads that make for a rewarding day or two drive.

Submitted by Henry Chenoweth.