Spokane
Hidden in the Hills
State: South Dakota
County: Custer County
Founded: 1890
Abandoned: 1940
Peak Population: 100
Spokane was a small mining camp often overshadowed by nearby Keystone. It produced silver, zinc, and graphite. The most notable remnant is the two-story manager's house standing incongruously in the pine forest, along with school foundations and a mine shaft.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy (hike)
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Manager's house still stands
- Produced graphitic schist
- Short hike from road
Location
Address: Iron Mountain Rd, SD
Coordinates: 43.8333, -103.3833