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North Idaho Tributary Bars

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North Idaho · near Wallace · ~2,800 ft

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Solid likelihood

Mountain tributaries with recreational potential. Cold water, steep access, scenic gulches.

DirectionsLog dig
RiverGulchGravel bar

Access

Public land

Best season

Summer access

Water

perennial

Geology & history

Belt Supergroup district drainages.

Historic yield: Silver country with gold bycatch history

Dispersion radius: ~14 km corridor on the map

Coordinates: 47.5500, -116.1500

Best features

  • Mountain gulches
  • Remote bars

Field tips

  1. Steep trails
  2. Cold water year-round
  3. Check forest regs

Nearby corridors

~180 mi away

Salmon River Side Bars

ID

Central Idaho · near Salmon

Big river with side bars and gulch mouths. Remote access and short season.

Solid
RiverGravel barGulch
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~204 mi away

Last Chance Gulch (Helena area)

MT

West-Central Montana · near Helena

Historic gulch that built Helena. Modern digs are limited; use as a model for nearby public gulches.

Solid
GulchDry creekPlacer
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~208 mi away

Powder River Foothills

OR

Northeastern Oregon · near Baker City

Foothill streams and gulches with recreational history. Spring snowmelt reworks bars.

Solid
RiverGravel barGulch
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Verify claims and land status before any excavation. Coordinates are approximate corridor centers for education. See Terms.