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Lost Wheelbarrow

Idaho County, Idaho
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Based on our latest records, with claims updated from the BLM on Oct 9, 2026. Land and claims can change quickly, so check before you go.

Minerals on record here

1 mineral
GoldGold

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About Lost Wheelbarrow

Lost Wheelbarrow is a mineral prospect in Idaho, Idaho, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Gold.

Mining history

Status
Prospect
Operation type
Underground

Records and references

Cited references

U.S. BUREAU OF MINES OPEN-FILE REPORT MLA 9-91, 1991, TABLE 5,NO. 4, P. 53.

Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, record 10289931 — view the source record

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Can you collect at Lost Wheelbarrow?

It depends on who owns the land and whether a mining claim covers it. BLM land usually allows hand collecting for personal use, national parks allow none, and private land needs the owner’s permission. Pro members see the owner and any claims at this spot.

What minerals are found at Lost Wheelbarrow?

Gold.

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Source: USGS Mineral Resources Data System.

Photos: Gold by Alchemist-hp (talk) www.pse-mendelejew.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 de.