Lead
Homestake Mine
State: South Dakota
County: Lawrence County
Founded: 1876
Abandoned: Never fully
Peak Population: 8,000
Lead (pronounced Leed) was built around the Homestake Mine, the deepest in North America. The mine closed in 2002; the town survives with about 3,000 residents.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2-3 hours
Quick Facts
- Deepest mine in North America
- From 8,000 to 3,000
- Now hosts physics research
Location
Address: Lead, South Dakota
Coordinates: 44.3519, -103.7658