[6] In July 1910, a forest fire destroyed this section of track, and the K&S rail service permanently ceased.

[8] Zincton was about 0.3 kilometres (0.2 mi) northeast of the Lucky Jim, which was accessed by a siding that doubled back.

[9] At nearby Giegerich (formerly called Bear Lake), Gilbert Malcolm Sproat laid out a townsite at the east–west summit divide in 1892.

The modest hotel was destroyed by fire, rebuilt, and taken over by Robert (Scottie) Mitchell,[10][11] who opened a store in 1911.

[3] In 1892, James Shields, Charles Druin, and Robert Williams discovered the Lucky Jim claim,[15] which they soon sold to Dr. E.C.

[16] In 1897, 6,000 tons of ore was shipped to the short-lived Pilot Bay smelter, which was unable to successfully separate the zinc from the lead concentrates.

[22] After a long period of inactivity, in 1899, Arthur R. Browne bought and developed the property[23] and sent 1,800 tons of ore to a smelter near Manchester.

[36] In 1913, production fell, shipments temporarily ceased awaiting improved prices and the new US tariff implementation,[37] borrowing increased, and the first mortgagor threatened foreclosure.

[42] Loper initially refused to hand over the company records, probably to hide his fraudulent issue of stock for personal gain.

[47] After active development uncovering largely lead deposits,[48] the mine shipped its first carload of ore the next year.

Hiking, sightseeing, and mountain biking in summer would complement lift-serviced and backcountry skiing in winter.

At the western end, Zincton Mountain Village, located on adjacent private land, would provide a base area for ski lifts, community services, and amenities.