Timber, Iron Ore & Copper Mines
While timber was an economic boon to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the iron ore and copper rushes put this region on the international map. Pre-dating the California Gold …
Inviting a Pernicious Opposition: Company Stores on the …
On Michigan's Upper Peninsula company stores first emerged, as in most other mineral re - gions, as an operational necessity. When survey-ors discovered iron ore in the mid-1840s, the pen-insula's population largely consisted of small and scattered indigenous bands engaged in hunting, fishing, and gathering. No established transporta-
How World War II Affected the Marquette Iron Range
The Marquette iron range played an instrumental role in the development of one of the large population in the Upper Peninsula. The demand for Michigan's Upper Peninsula rich deposits of iron rose through the roof with the beginning of World War II. The workers in the mines, much like Ronn Arnie were pressed to the limit in poor working …
Iron Mine At Core Of U.P. History, Culture : NPR
Iron Mine At Core Of U.P. History, Culture Host Liane Hansen visits the Cliffs Natural Resources iron ore mining operation near Ishpeming Michigan. Mining has long been a part of the U.P. economy ...
Iron River, Michigan for Tourists | USA Today
Iron River borders the Ottawa National Forest in a remote area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Cold, snowy winters bring skiers and snowmobilers, while mild summer temperatures attract hikers and ...
A Bright Future: Former U.P. Mine Site to Be …
On a sunny day last week in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Kevin Sundholm picked up a small handful of marble-sized pellets of iron ore from the… A Bright Future: Former U.P. Mine Site to Be …
Great Lakes Minerals | A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum
The first major mining rush of North America was to Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula in the mid 1840s in search of mineable native copper. By 1846 iron ore was being exploited …
Photo of the Week: Iron Ore Miners Mural in Ishpeming, Michigan
This month my travels took me to Ishpeming, Michigan, a small town in the western part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. And what I found didn't disappoint. Miners Mural. Located on the side of the Gauthier Insurance Building on Main Street in Ishpeming, Michigan, I found an impressive 30-foot tall mural of three iron ore miners inside a mine.
Iron in Michigan
Between 1844 and 1890, Michigan produced more iron ore than any other state. Eventually, Michigan fell from first place because bigger mines opened elsewhere in the country. New People. New Places. Mining is a difficult industry, and mines need a lot of people to work in them. Many immigrants moved to the Upper Peninsula for jobs in the …
The Rock Cut in the Upper Peninsula
Shortly after the railroad was sold for about $100,000 and the tracks were removed and used downstate. The Huron Bay Peshekee Grade Road from US-41 will take you near the famed rock cut. The road follows along the Peshekee River and constructed using part of the old railroad grade. It is not a trip for the faint of heart.
Iron Ore Heritage Trail | Michigan
The Iron Ore Heritage Trail has been designated as a Pure Michigan Trail. We are a 47-mile, year round, multi-use, interpretive trail stretching across the Marquette Iron Range from Harvey to Republic in the Upper Peninsula. The linear outdoor museum connects trail users to the sites and stories of 160+ years of iron mining within the Marquette Iron …
Fayette Historic Townsite, Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Fayette Historic Townsite13700 13.25 LaneGarden, Michigan 49835(906) 644-2603 orTDD (800) 827-7007. Fayette Historic Townsite is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan between Escanaba and Manistique. Fayette is seventeen miles south of U.S. 2 in Fayette Historic State Park, accessible via Delta County Road 183 off US-2 west of Manistique.
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in Michigan since 1938. Metallic Minerals IRON ORE: Shipments of ore from northern Michigan iron ranges totaled 13,380,756 tons for the 1953 season--an increase of 1,582,506 tons over 1952. This increase was largely due to the increased steel output by the mills and their need to replenish winter stock piles reduced during the 1952 strikes.
Company Plans New Iron Ore Plant At Michigan Mine
Aug 17, 2007. PALMER, Mich. (AP) — An Ohio company that runs two iron ore mines in Michigan's Upper Peninsula said Thursday it would build a plant there to supply raw materials for the type of mill that makes most U.S.-generated steel. The new facility will extend by at least 15 years the life of Empire Mine, where operations had been likely ...
A Brief History of Mining in Michigan's Marquette and …
A Brief History of Mining in Michigan's Marquette and Menominee Iron Ranges The Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the "U.P." as the locals call it, has been blessed with a wealth of mineral resources. The Native Americans were the earliest miners, using float copper left behind by the receding glaciers to make implements of many types.
Explore Upper Peninsula Mines and Mine Museums | Michigan
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. Story by Gary Thompson.
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DIVISION PRODUCTION AND …
small amount of iron ore shipped, the value of petroleum produced in Michigan exceeded that of any other mineral or mineral product. Since 1932 oil has ranked second to iron ore in value among the State's mineral products. The year 1934 finds Michigan retaining first rank among the states in production and value of salt, bromine,
MICHIGAN IRON MINES QUARRY CRUSHER
T00:08:25+00:00 MichiganIronMines Mining Artifacts. The men of the search party formed the Jackson Mining Company on July 23, 1845, and iron mining in Michigan officially began A furnace producing wrought iron from iron ore was erected on the Carp River, and it was there that the first metallic iron was made The first blast furnace, built …
Up Close: Iron Mining in the Upper Peninsula | WXPR
Michigan's Upper Peninsula is home to a pair of open pit iron mines that have been operating for several decades. Standing on the edge of Empire Mine is like looking into an amphitheater far too big for any performance. It's a mile wide and a mile across. 1200 feet deep.
A Brief History of Mining in Michigan's Marquette and …
The Michigan iron ores are found in very old Pre-Cambrian rocks of Huronian Sub-Group (2.2 to 2.4 billion years old). The iron formations are associated with slates and …
Michigan Iron Ore
Michigan Iron Ore. On September 19, 1844, near present-day Negaunee, William Austin Burt and his surveying crew first discovered iron ore in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Within a few years iron ore mines were opened across the central Upper Peninsula. The first mine was the Jackson Mine near Negaunee. Early mines faced an …
Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum | Michigan
The Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum in Ishpeming is open June - September. Walk back in history to see local historical artifacts representing the local community during the great mining era. View historical displays of miners …
ICHIGAN IRON ORE
Page 1 Story: Michigan Iron Ore Michiganology . MICHIGAN IRON ORE On September 19, 1844, near present-day Negaunee, William Austin Burt and his surveying crew first discovered iron ore in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Within a few years iron ore mines were opened across the central Upper Peninsula. The first mine was the Jackson …
Mining boom roils Upper Peninsula | Bridge Michigan
Dozens of copper and iron mines were scattered across the Upper Peninsula in the 1800s and early 1990s. Just two are left at the Cliffs Natural Resources facility in Marquette …
General Review
Michigan chiefly by the demand for large quantities of iron ore. The value of iron ore produced in 1920 amounted to more than 50 per cent of the total value of mineral products for that year. The war-time volume of mineral production was due chiefly to the demand for copper, although large quantities of iron ore were also produced. In 1916
STATE OF MICHIGAN MICHIGAN'S MINERAL …
IRON ORE Michigan's iron mines were appraised for 1963 tax purposes at $55.3 million, nearly $13 million less than last year. This figure reflects a five-year downward trend in demand for iron ores and continuing decline in underground reserves. The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company suspended operations at its Cliffs Shaft and Mather mines during
9 Ski Hills of Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Big Powderhorn Mountain - Bessemer. With 253 skiable acres, 45 trails, 9 lifts, and 3 terrain parks, Big Powderhorn Mountain is considered one of the top five ski resorts in the Midwest. Choose from a variety of amenity-filled condos to ski-in/ski-out chalets. You'll have the chance to experience night skiing and fun nightlife at this resort.
An Epic Michigan Upper Peninsula Road Trip: 12 Stops You …
By Samantha March 14, 2023 February 7, 2024. Experience the breathtaking beauty and adventure while driving this unforgettable Michigan Upper Peninsula road trip route! From spectacular waterfalls to dense forests and crystal-clear lakes, there's something fun to discover around every corner.
6 Mine Tours To Uncover Our Past | Upper Peninsula
Back. 6 Upper Peninsula mine tours: Step into our history. Jun. 27, 2023. Some vacation destinations invite you to imagine what the landscape looked like …
The Upper Peninsula | Michigan
The Upper Peninsula. The second you enter the U.P. you will feel different. A sense of awe, peace and exhilarating freedom will wash over you. The deeper you go into this extraordinary land bordered by three Great Lakes and sculpted by ancient mountains, rivers and forests, the more you will yearn to explore its adventure-filled wilderness and ...