In July 2003, a team of U.S. Forest Service archaeologists and PIT volunteers spent four days in the Atlanta Mining District--a spectacularly remote and rugged area containing a great variety of artifacts related to mining activities during the last part of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century.

"Since the Trail Creek Fire of 2000, the Boise NF has hosted 6 weeks of PIT projects dealing with the fire’s direct and indirect effects throughout the historic Atlanta Mining District. The result has been the survey of several thousand acres, the discovery and documentation of approximately 50 new archaeological sites, and the curation of artifacts collected."

PIT volunteers helped search portions of the mining district for cultural evidence and prepare detailed records of what was discovered. This web site highlights some of what the PIT volunteers experienced during their stay in the Boise National Forests located in Southern Idaho.

NOTE: All images can be clicked on to view a larger image.

The contents of this site do not represent the views of the U.S. Forest Service or its employees. The writing, photographs, and design of this web site were completed by Lynn Lary and Janet Fratella, PIT volunteers on the 2003 Sawmill Creek Camp Recording.

The Project

Highlights

The Team

Our Work

Activities