Lemhi Pass - Mineral Resources

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
Nearest city: Tendoy, Idaho
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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