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LocationReservoir & Cabin,
Goldcreek vicinity, MT
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Created/Published
Documentation compiled after 1968.
Notes
Survey number HAER MT-38-A
Building/structure dates:
1920 initial construction
Significance: The reservoir and cabin were constructed early in the 20th century by Gus Pineau, who mined placer gold in the area from the 1870 through the 1920s. The Pineau operation was the richest mine on Upper Goldcreek and, in some years during the early part of the 20th century, was the richest mine in the entire Pioneer/Goldcreek district.
Subjects
Log CabinsReservoirsHydraulic Engineering
Related Names
Pineau , Gus
U.S. Forest Service
Holstein, Craig, Photographer
Hartmann, Glenn, Photographer
Holstein , Craig, Historian
Lindeman, Glen, Historian
Collection
Historic American Engineering Record (Library of Congress)
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