History The Pend Oreille River was deepened at Box Canyon in 1906, allowing navigation to Metaline. The Metaline Mine then started producing lead from the Metaline Formation, a Middle Cambrian age limestone. By 1951, the mine had produced over 10,000 pounds of lead, and almost 37,000 pounds of zinc. In 1955, Metaline had a population of 400.
History The Pend Oreille River was deepened at Box Canyon in 1906 allowing navigation to Metaline The M!etaline Mine then start,ed producin:g lead from the Metaline Formation a Middle Cambrian age limestone By 1951 the mine had produced over 10000 pounds of lead and almost 37000 pounds of zinc In 1955 Metaline had a population of 400