Crystal (historical) is a populated place feature (populated place) in Custer County. The primary coordinates for Crystal (historical) places it within the ID 83227 ZIP Code delivery area.
Feature Name: | Crystal (historical) |
Category: | Idaho physical, cultural and historic features |
Feature Type: | Populated Place |
Class: | Populated Place |
History: | Ghost town at the mouth of E Fk Salmon River in the center of the county. Began in 1880 as a way station and vied with Challis for the county seat, but lost by 15 votes, consequently, settlers moved to Challis, and Crystal died. Named for the quartz found in the area. |
County: | Custer County |
Latitude: | 44.2674195 |
Longitude: | -114.3258933 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Crystal (historical): Crystal (historical).
NOTE: This map shows the HISTORICAL LOCATION of a feature that is no longer visible!
Clayton, ID
(3.6 miles W) |
Challis, ID
(17 miles NNE) |
Bayhorse, ID
(9.1 miles N) |
Torreys, ID
(13.8 miles W) |