Near Leadore in Lemhi County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

The Back Door

Fill It From the Top

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 24, 2017

1. The Back Door Marker

Inscription. Once wood was stacked as high as possible from the front door, loading continued through an opening in the back of the kiln. Wooden ramps that once led up to these doors disappeared long ago.

Erected by Targhee National Forest.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 44° 18.693′ N, 113° 10.737′ W. Marker is near Leadore, Idaho, in Lemhi County. It can be reached from Forest Road 533 near Forest Road 188, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leadore ID 83464, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Idaho — Sawtooth Range.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Kilns (a few steps from this marker); Charcoal (a few steps from this marker); Brick (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Viola - The Mine (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood (within shouting distance of this marker); Preserve and Protect (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Once Upon a Time (about 400 feet away); Cote's Defile (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leadore.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 24, 2017

2. The Back Door Marker

Charcoal Kilns image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 24, 2017

3. Charcoal Kilns

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.