Garnet Mines in Idaho
11Total Sites
3Active
Garnet Mining in Idaho
Idaho has 11 garnet-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. Of these, 3 are currently active operations. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Benewah County | 5 |
| Shoshone County | 3 |
| Idaho County | 1 |
| Latah County | 1 |
| Valley County | 1 |
Garnet Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter Creek | Benewah | Surface | Producer |
| Emerald Creek Placer | Benewah | Placer | Producer |
| Garnet Mine | Benewah | Surface | Producer |
| Deadwood Placers | Valley | Placer | Occurrence |
| Emerald Creek Garnet | Benewah | Surface | Prospect |
| Fernwood Mill | Benewah | Processing Plant | Past Producer |
| Idaho Garnet Abrasive | Shoshone | Surface | Past Producer |
| Idaho Garnet Abrasive Placer | Shoshone | Past Producer | |
| Idaho Garnet and Abrasive Co. | Latah | Surface | Past Producer |
| Mitch-Carol Occurrence | Idaho | Occurrence | |
| Ruby and Joe Claims | Shoshone | Placer | Prospect |