Republic Michigan in the Upper Peninsula and the Republic Mine The Republic Mine is open for viewing Republic is 25 miles southwest of Ishpeming and 45 miles north of Iron Mountain on Highway M 95 The Republic Mine was part of the Marquette Iron Range
LH was also correct that most mine water in the Upper Peninsula is generally not contaminated like mines in other regions of the country like coal mines that suffer from acid mine drainage In the copper and iron regions of Michigan s UP it is the stamp mill tailings that cause both physical and chemical water contamination
Republic Michigan in the Upper Peninsula and the Republic Mine The Republic Mine is open for viewing Republic is 25 miles southwest of Ishpeming and 45 miles north of Iron Mountain on Highway M 95 The Republic Mine was part of the Marquette Iron Range
IRON MINING WHERE AND WHY It was called the barren waste this land that is now Michigan s Upper Peninsula However since its first iron ore shipment of two hundred pounds in 1846 the Upper Peninsula mines below have produced well over one billion tons of iron ore
During the period of most intense copper mining in Michigan many specimens of local minerals were donated to the museum Their collection of Michigan minerals is the finest in the world and there is a strong local emphasis on their displays Check out our custom search and view all the minerals from Michigan for sale on eBay
Ancient Copper Mining in the Upper Peninsula By Jeff Smith on December 18 2008 Tagged Northern Michigan History Outdoors Isle Royale Marquette Upper Peninsula Photo s by Todd Zawistowski
LH was also correct that most mine water in the Upper Peninsula is generally not contaminated like mines in other regions of the country like coal mines that suffer from acid mine drainage In the copper and iron regions of Michigan s UP it is the stamp mill tailings that cause both physical and chemical water contamination
The Marquette Iron Range is a deposit of iron ore located in Marquette County Michigan in the United States The towns of Ishpeming and Negaunee developed as a result of mining this Upper Michigan s Source Negaunee MI WLUC TV
This is a must see if visiting Upper Michigan near Iron Mountan They take you on an underground train ride to see where miners once worked Inside one of the chambers is a man statue he is 60 ft tall but appears only inches tall as you see him across the way after the
Home Michigan Disasters Michigan Mining Explosions and Accidents Michigan Mining Explosions and Accidents Alpha MI Quicksand Smothers Miners July 1914 MI Iron Ore Mine Gas Explosion June 1959 Negaunee MI Mine Fire May 1911 Michigan Census Records Index and Census Imag 1930 1920
Iron Mountain Iron Mine and Museum W4852 US Highway 2 Vulcan MI 49892
The Adventure Mine is located 36 miles South of Houghton on highway M 26 It is a cooperating Heritage Site of the Keweenaw National Historical Park and provides underground tours of the historic Adventure Mine The mine opened in 1850 and operated until 1920 and is a native copper mine typical of the Keweenaw area
Michigan Mines A list of all the Mines in Michigan with maps driving directions and a local area search function
Jun 11 2014 0183 32 A way of life dating back more than a century appeared over in Michigan s Upper Peninsula when the last copper mine closed in 1995 idling more
Mineral Specimens from Michigan for Sale Minerals from Michigan Gallery Go here for other minerals from the United States at the Minerals from the United States Gallery click on the title link or photo to proceed to a specimen s page
The CEO of Cliffs Natural Resources says the Empire Mine in Michigan s Upper Peninsula will close SUBSCRIBE NOW As low as 99 162 per can be expected to continue producing iron ore pellets for
Nov 26 2013 0183 32 While Wisconsin hasn t seen an open pit mine in a while some neighboring states have Michigan s Upper Peninsula is home to a pair of open pit iron mines
2016218 ensp 0183 enspAs one might expect in a nofrills Upper Peninsula diner the food is allAmerican the portions ample three miners were killed in the collapse of the Pabst Iron Mine
Jan 27 2019 0183 32 Iron Mountain Iron Mine Vulcan Hours Address Iron Mountain Iron Mine Reviews 45 5 A certified Michigan State Historical Landmark This fascinating tour is family fun and educational too You would be wrong to skip this fascinating piece of Upper Peninsula history The tour of the mine is More Date of experience
1861 There are 3 mines open in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan The Jackson Mine Negaunee the Cleveland Mine Ishpeming and the Lake Superior Mine Ishpeming 32 18611865 The Civil War causes an increased demand for iron ore that can be made into Bessemer steel or
The decline of copper and iron ore mining was a serious economic setback for the Upper Peninsula but with the development of new mining and processing methods this mining industry has recovered somewhat The employment high in iron ore mining was 6 972 in 1952
2019712 ensp 0183 enspThe Quincy Mine is now open daily 9 30a5 00p starting June 1st until October 19th We will be open for all holidays during this time including Memorial Day May 27th We hope you will join us at the Quincy Mine soon
Upper Michigan Tour Attraction Ride the Underground Mine Train Iron Ore Mine
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The Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee 9 miles west of Marquette offers photos of everyday life in mining towns and a timeline of how mine work evolved Outside a trail connects the museum to the 47 mile Iron Ore Heritage Trail which passes artwork interpretive signs and relics of the region s mining history By Gary Thompson
1861 There are 3 mines open in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan The Jackson Mine Negaunee the Cleveland Mine Ishpeming and the Lake Superior Mine Ishpeming 32 1861 1865 The Civil War causes an increased demand for iron ore that can be made into Bessemer steel or
Iron Mountain Iron Mine Vulcan See 73 reviews articles and 56 photos of Iron Upper Peninsula Vulcan Things to Do in Vulcan Iron Mountain Iron Mine
Nov 12 2013 How They Did It 47 Miles Across Michigan s Iron Range Iron Ore Heritage Trail deep into the Marquette Iron Range of the Upper Peninsula The Marquette Iron Range marks the beginning of iron ore mining in the entire
Amongst the active mines in Michigan is the Eagle Mine Project which is situated in the Yellow Dog Plains in Marquette County and the Copperwood Mine in Gogebic County Float copper can be found by metal detecting in these known copper bearing regions of Michigan Upper Peninsula
MINES AND MINERS Source History of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan containing a full account of its early settlement its growth development and resources an extended description of its iron and copper mines also accurate sketches of its counties cities towns and villages
Iron has 862 identified mines listed in The Diggings™ The most commonly listed primary commodities in Iron mines are Iron Manganese and Diamond At the time these mines were surveyed 81 mines in Iron were observed to have ore mineralization in an outcrop shallow pit or isolated drill hole known as an occurance mine 1 Iron has 593 prospect mines 2 187 mines were in production at
A 1926 iron mining disaster in Michigan s Upper Peninsula is getting a memorial at the Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum in Ishpeming
Scenic Dead River Falls is a local attraction near Ishpeming that showcases the natural environment of Michigan s Upper Penninsula It will be the last operating iron ore mine in the state
Inventory 1998 of the underground metallic mines in Baraga Dickinson Gogebic Houghton Iron Keweenaw Marquette and Ontonagon Counties Under the direction of the Mineral Technology Research Group of the Michigan Technological University Mining Engineering Department researchers and students worked on a project to produce an inventory of the abandoned underground metallic mines
Michigan History Center Museum and outdoor interpretive paths are located in Negaunee at the site of Michigan s first iron forge
The Gogebic Mineral Range is located in the western Upper Peninsula and extends into neighboring Wisconsin The iron mines in this range were among the deepest underground iron mines developed in the country In 1906 the Norrie mine was considered the greatest iron mine in the world The last operation the Peterson mine closed in 1967
Welcome to Michigan s Upper Peninsula Established in 1911 the Upper Peninsula Travel amp Recreation Association is dedied to promoting all of the tourism products and services in Michigan s Upper
Vulcan Michigan Iron Mountain Iron Mine Tour Lightless tunnels and a giant underground pit and all you have to do is sit in a rail car You re dressed in bright
Tourist Attraction State Historical Landmark Best Michigan Attraction Ride the Train Iron Mine Iron Mountain Iron M ine World Famous Underground Iron Mine Guided Tours Family Owned and Operated Since 1958 HOME ROCK SHOP TOUR PRICING COUPON
Iron Mountain Iron Mine began tours back in 1958 The mine was discovered in 1956 and took two years to clear for tourist attraction The fascinating tour with skilled guides takes you through 2600 feet of underground drifts and tunnels to 400 feet below earth s surface See the reality of iron mining
Apr 28 2016 0183 32 Here are some rare images of this massive open pit iron ore mine when it still operated Republic Mine Upper Peninsula Michigan 1978 FDolie The Upper Peninsula of Michigan s Obscure
Mar 25 2016 · The CEO of Cliffs Natural Resources says the Empire Mine in Michigan s Upper Peninsula will close can be expected to continue producing iron ore pellets for many years
The Marquette Iron Range was designated as a Michigan registered historic site in 1957 listed as S 0035 The Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum in Ishpeming and the Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee each celebrate the history of the iron ore deposit and its miners
Upper Peninsula Michigan Travel and recreation in Michigan s UP Information on lodging hotels camping hunting and fishing reports skiing events and things to do in the UP You can explore the depths of a mine a shipwreck climb to the top of a lighthouse explore a colonial fort and hear the roar of mighty waterfalls PO Box 400
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The Lake of the Clouds in the Porcupine Mountains of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan The last copper mine closed in 1995 although the majority of mines had closed decades before Some iron mining continues near Marquette The Eagle Mine a nickel copper mine opened in 2014
Sep 30 2019 0183 32 Iron Mountain Iron Mine Vulcan Hours Address Iron Mountain Iron Mine Reviews 45 5 United States A certified Michigan State Historical Landmark This fascinating tour is family fun and educational too cool down hundred yards all ages history buff for sale on display small train worth the trip road trip remember his name open
Top Upper Peninsula Mines See reviews and photos of mines in Upper Peninsula Michigan on TripAdvisor Upper Peninsula Tourism Chapin Mine Pit Iron Mountain 5 reviews 77 of 94 Sights Landmarks in Upper Peninsula Learn More know better book better go better
Sep 5 2016 This Ride Through An Old Iron Mine In Michigan Will Take You Back In It can be accessed off of Highway 2 in Michigan s Upper Peninsula
Michigan s Iron Ranges Early surface mining on the Marquette Iron Range at the Jackson Iron Mine in Negaunee ca1860 Shaft and ore stockpiles at the Negaunee Mine Underground mining at the Vulcan Mine on the Menominee Iron Range near Norway Michigan The Ropes Gold Mine
Iron County of the Western Upper Peninsula Heritage Trail Network Iron River was originally the major corridor for the rail lines that hauled thousands of tons of iron ore from local mines to the steel mills of Chicago and Indiana As part of the settlement of the Toledo War between Michigan and Ohio most of the Upper Peninsula
In Negaunee a monument has been erected marking the place where the Jackson Mining Company discovered iron ore in 1845 the year following the first discovery of iron ore in the Upper Peninsula September 19 1844 The monument is made of every kind of rock ore and mineral found in the Iron
The Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives acquired the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Mining Company CCI records from the state of Michigan in 2001 The records are on deposit with NMU and are still owned by the state of Michigan
Jun 30 1985 With iron ore and copper mining on the decline some residents hope Michigan s Upper Peninsula could achieve a new era of prosperity
One noteworthy area is the Ropes Gold Mine north of Ishpeming in Michigan s Upper Peninsula In 1881 Julius Ropes discovered gold in some rock outcroppings there and formed the Ropes Gold and Silver Company to expand works on his new discovery Gold mining continued for decades changing hands numerous times until it was closed in 1991
Enter the Adventure Mine by the No 2 adit and experience the miner s life underground Walk through tunnels and see large rooms where pure copper and silver was removed Tumbled native copper nuggets from Michigan s Upper Peninsula This area known as the Copper Country or the Keweenaw Peninsula is known world wide for it s extremely
MICHIGAN IRON MINES There are three iron ranges in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan these are the Gogebic Marquette and Menominee Rang The Gogebic was the last of the three great iron ore fields opened in the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin Beginning in 1848 with Dr A Randall federal and state geologists had mapped the ore
Dec 08 2016 0183 32 The Fayette historic townsite is located in between Sand Bay and Snail Shell Harbor on the Big Bay de Noc on southern side of Upper Peninsula Iron was discovered near the site of the town in 1867 and from then up to early 1890s the town was one of the most productive charcoal pig iron manufacturing centers in Michigan
Michigan s Empire Mine to get 60 million investment extends life to 2015 The company that runs an iron ore mine in Michigan s Upper Peninsula plans to invest the 60 million to extend the life of the Empire Mine to 2015 From a Cliffs Natural Resources Inc press release
Sep 11 2013 0183 32 But by the 1950s most of the easily accessible ore with high concentrations of iron was gone and mining companies had to dig much deeper and develop new techniques to extract and concentrate iron from lower grade ore Today mine operators in Michigan s Upper Peninsula are generally after taconite a low grade ore that was once considered