Mineral Resources
The Lemhi Pass area contains the richest deposits of thorium discovered in the United States. Rare earth elements have also been discovered in Lemhi Pass. Rare earth element products include magnets, lasers, colorant for glass and enamels and X-ray machines.
| Lemhi Pass | |
| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| U.S. National Historic Landmark | |
| Lemhi Pass | |
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| Nearest city: | Tendoy, Idaho |
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| Coordinates: | 44°58′27″N 113°26′42″W / 44.97417°N 113.445°W / 44.97417; -113.445Coordinates: 44°58′27″N 113°26′42″W / 44.97417°N 113.445°W / 44.97417; -113.445 |
| Built: | 1805 |
| Governing body: | USFS |
| NRHP Reference#: | 66000313 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP: | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHL: | October 9, 1960 |
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