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Historic Mines of Montana Mountain

Carcross, Yukon


The history of the silver mines on Montana Mountain is told in Murray Lundberg's book Fractured Veins & Broken Dreams.

A Guide to Carcross, Yukon




Montana Mine

Site of the original discovery of silver on the mountain, by William R. Young, on July 13, 1899.




Venus Mine

A Higher Exploration of the Venus Mine

Historic Venus Mine Buildings Washed Away




Vault Mine

Hiking to the historic Vault Silver Mine