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SUMMARY:An Archaeological Record of Chinese Mining in the Snake River Canyo
 n\, Idaho
DESCRIPTION:The discovery of gold near Shoshone Falls in 1869 provided newl
 y discharged Chinese workers from the Central Pacific Railroad with a new 
 economic opportunity. Records indicate that at least one of those claims w
 as purchased by Ah Mon Mong and the Tung Toek Tong from Relf Bledsoe in No
 vember 1871. This transfer became possible following the repeal in the Aut
 umn of 1870 of the ban on “Chinese emigration" enacted the previous May\
 , possibly indicating the waning returns from placer deposits. In 2024\, C
 HC initiated an intensive pedestrian inventory of the canyon\, focusing on
  the area between the Hansen Bridge and the Perrine Bridge in Jerome and T
 win Falls Counties. Our more intensive survey of the area has revealed a l
 andscape of mining activities that will support the nomination of the Cany
 on as a National Historic District. Visit the Thousand Springs Visitor Cen
 ter for a presentation by Dr. Ken Cannon as he shares his in-depth knowled
 ge.
LOCATION:Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument\, 17970 U.S. Hwy 30\, Hager
 man\, ID\, 83332\, United States
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