Entry No. 55 — the Butte file — filed under: history

Berlin Mine

Located in the Melrose mining district of Beaverhead County, the Berlin Mine was a historic lode mine that produced gold, silver, and lead. Today, the site is completely abandoned, leaving behind a caved-in shaft, a derelict adit, and remnants of old mining structures. The surrounding rugged landscape offers a quiet, isolated look into Montana's early 20th-century mining boom.

The move: Hike the scenic trails near the Big Hole River and Melrose area, bringing along a camera to photograph the rugged mountain scenery and safely view the historic mine remnants from a distance.

📍 Before you go The site is an abandoned mine with safety hazards like a caved-in shaft and unstable structures, and legal public access cannot be verified.

📍 Berlin Mine
💸 Free
⚡ Low-key
🌗 Outdoors

Where: Berlin Mine, Montana 59743, USA

Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current access before you go.

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Further reading: westernmininghistory.com · mapcarta.com

last checked: 2026-07-20