Name:
Big Creek
County:
Shoshone
Zip Code:
83837
Latitude / Longitude:
47° 30′ 52.06″ N, 116° 4′ 1.64″ W
Elevation:
Time Zone:
Mountain (MST) (UTC-7)
Comments:
Big Creek is an unincorporated community in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States, outside Kellogg and South of the Shoshone Country Club, where National Forest Develop Road 264 becomes Big Creek Road.
Remains:
It is home to two large mines: the Crescent and Sunshine mines. The Sunshine mine is one of the largest producers of silver; in its history it produced more silver than the famous Comstock Lode in Nevada.
Established:
Disestablished:
Current Status:
Remarks:
The community is associated to the ZIP code of Kellogg (83837).