Today, mine operators in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are generally after taconite, a low-grade ore that was once considered waste rock. To make it usable, mining companies blast it into small pieces with explosives, grind it into powder with powerful machinery, and then use magnets or flotation techniques to separate the iron minerals out from
CLICK HERE FOR A “BRIEF HISTORY OF MINING IN MICHIGAN’S MARQUETTE AND MENOMINEE IRON RANGES” CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE. 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
Iron mining was once one of the Midwest’s most lucrative economic endeavors. During the mid-to-late 19th century, mines were established throughout the region — including several in Michigan. While iron mining is certainly no longer a major source of employment for workers in the Great Lakes State, Michiganders and tourists can still
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
The Iron Mountain mine is a unique place to visit in the U.P. The 30-40 minute tour of the iron mine is worth it. It is both educational and fun. Since it's not a long tour, it's very family friendl...
All aboard the underground mine train to tour the Iron Mountain Iron Mine! See close up iron mining techniques and tools used in mining from 1870 to 1945. Skilled guides take you 2,600 feet into the mine and give demonstrations and insight about the long ago mining era. Tours last about 45 minutes. Tours daily from June 1st to October 15th.
Incidentally, Iron County was just one of several Michigan locations where the Farm Security Administration sent photographers: Over less than a decade, the FSA also documented U.P. mining
Apr 28, 2016· Here are some rare images of this massive open pit iron ore mine when it still operated. Includes a view looking into a cone gyratory crusher.
Aug 13, 2019· At stake in whether the Back Forty Mine proceeds is the potential endangerment of one of the most important rivers in Michigan, part of a system
Dec 31, 2016· These 11 Rare Photos Show Michigan’s Copper Mining History Like Never Before. Most Michiganders know that our state played a large role in the earliest days of the copper mining industry, but it’s easy to forget that we once sat at the very forefront of this booming business.
More photos of Mine Shaft Structures Note that Michigan Mining School students were often taken on field trips to be shown the mine shaft structures while under construction as a part of their training. So in many photos the internal structural construction can be seen. Some mine shaft headframes may not have been sheathed. IRON MINES
While Upper Michigan still has so much to offer, much of its industry has ceased to exist. Starting in the mid-1800’s mining was the main industry of Upper Michigan. Upper Michigan had an abundance of copper and other minerals. Stamp Mills began popping up all over Upper Michigan.
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 near the Jackson Mine, went into operation in April of
(Adapted from the April 1997, Mining History News. Photos courtesy of Johnny Johnsson, Mike Kaas, and USGS.) Downtown Houghton, Michigan. Keweenaw Copper Miner Statue, Houghton. Quincy Mine Rock House/Headframe and Hoist House, Calumet (ca1900). Map of the Central Mine
May 08, 2016· The Cliffs Shaft Mine, now a Michigan State Historic Site, was once one of the most productive of the area’s underground iron ore mines. The defunct mine now includes a
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 deposit. A smaller counterpart of Minnesota's Mesabi Range, this is one of two iron ranges in the Lake Superior basin that are in active production as of 2018. The iron ore of the Marquette Range has been mined
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 near the Jackson Mine, went into operation in April of
On Nov. 3, 1926, all but one of the 52 men working in the Barnes-Hecker Iron mine in the Marquette Iron Range were killed in what remains the worst mining disaster in Michigan's history.
Central #2 Mine, Central, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA Ex. A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum 6.5 x 4.9 x 2.8 cm $175. 1633 Copper Crystals. Iron City Mine (Empire Mine), Mosquito District, Copper Harbor, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA 11.2 x 5.8 x 2 cm $200. 1456 Copper Crystals. Hill Fissure Mine, Copper Falls, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA 5.7 x 1.7 x
Aug 13, 2019· At stake in whether the Back Forty Mine proceeds is the potential endangerment of one of the most important rivers in Michigan, part of a system
Michigan has 1,853 identified mines listed in The Diggings™. The most commonly listed primary commodities in Michigan mines are Iron,Copper,and Silver .At the time these mines were surveyed, 215 mines in Michigan were observed to have ore mineralization in an outcrop, shallow pit, or isolated drill hole—known as an occurance mine. 1 Michigan has 783 prospect mines. 2 818 mines were in
Volunteers are developing a mining theme park that is a credit to the men and women who worked so hard to make the Marquette Iron Range world famous. Since the discovery of iron ore in 1844 at the Jackson Mine in Negaunee to today’s open pit operations at the Tilden and Empire Mines, iron from this area has been vital to our nation’s history.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF IRON RIVER, IRON COUNTY, MICHIGAN [Compiled and Captioned by William John Cummings] 1 IRON RIVER, Iron County: From its beginning the location of the profitable Nanaimo Mine, then in Marquette County, and its post office, opened on
Negaunee, Ishpeming, Empire, Iron Mountain, Iron River, Marquette, Baraga and so many more were all originally mining communities. Shortly after the discovery of iron, the Jackson Iron Company was formed in Negaunee. Marquette was primarily a port town for Negaunee and other mining towns, but it benefitted greatly from the industry.
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 deposit. A smaller counterpart of Minnesota's Mesabi Range, this is one of two iron ranges in the Lake Superior basin that are in active production as of 2018. The iron ore of the Marquette Range has been mined
When you get off the cog rail tram your underground guide will drive you through the adit (horizontal mine entrance) nearly one-half mile straight into the side of the hill. The adit is approximately 15 feet high and 15 feet wide. On the way to the No.
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
Iron River, MI mines, mine companies, mine owners and mine information. US-Mining provides information on mines, operators, and minerals mined in Iron River, MI
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
DETROIT, Sept. 30 A special to the News from Iron Mountain, Michigan says: It is reported here that the Mansfield mine, a few miles from Crystal Falls, caved in and killed forty miners. [Crystal Falls, near where this horrible calamity occurred, is in Marquette county in the northwestern part of Michigan on the Peninsula and some 40 miles
On Nov. 3, 1926, all but one of the 52 men working in the Barnes-Hecker Iron mine in the Marquette Iron Range were killed in what remains the worst mining disaster in Michigan's history.
Central #2 Mine, Central, Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA Ex. A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum 6.5 x 4.9 x 2.8 cm $175. 1633 Copper Crystals. Iron City Mine (Empire Mine), Mosquito District, Copper Harbor, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA 11.2 x 5.8 x 2 cm $200. 1456 Copper Crystals. Hill Fissure Mine, Copper Falls, Keweenaw Co., Michigan, USA 5.7 x 1.7 x
Aug 13, 2019· At stake in whether the Back Forty Mine proceeds is the potential endangerment of one of the most important rivers in Michigan, part of a system
Michigan has 1,853 identified mines listed in The Diggings™. The most commonly listed primary commodities in Michigan mines are Iron,Copper,and Silver .At the time these mines were surveyed, 215 mines in Michigan were observed to have ore mineralization in an outcrop, shallow pit, or isolated drill hole—known as an occurance mine. 1 Michigan has 783 prospect mines. 2 818 mines were in
PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MENOMINEE IRON RANGE MINES [Compiled and Captioned by William John Cummings] 12 Dated October 19, 1912 and property of the Oliver Iron Mining Company, this photograph shows the interior of the pump house with the Cornish pumping engine at C Ludington Shaft of the Chapin Mine, where the engine remains.
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
PHOTOGRAPHS OF IRON RIVER, IRON COUNTY, MICHIGAN [Compiled and Captioned by William John Cummings] 1 IRON RIVER, Iron County: From its beginning the location of the profitable Nanaimo Mine, then in Marquette County, and its post office, opened on
When you get off the cog rail tram your underground guide will drive you through the adit (horizontal mine entrance) nearly one-half mile straight into the side of the hill. The adit is approximately 15 feet high and 15 feet wide. On the way to the No.
Iron River, MI mines, mine companies, mine owners and mine information. US-Mining provides information on mines, operators, and minerals mined in Iron River, MI
The Michigan Copper Mining Co. holdings consisted of 4,870 acres of mineral land, 1,466 acres of timber land and a 150 acre mill site. This included the sites and of the old Minesota, Superior and Rockland mines. The new workings eventually included A, B, C and E shafts. Lodes worked were the Calico, Evergreen and Ogima.
Dec 18, 2018· NPS Photo. 7,000 years ago The earliest known metalworking in North America begins when Native peoples start mining copper on the Keweenaw Peninsula. Digging pits and using heavy stones to break waste rock away from copper masses, they fashion bracelets, beads, tools, fishhooks and other items for trade.
Mining History: Mine Headframes and Structures of Michigan Michigan has four major metallic mining ranges, the "Copper Country" Mining District of Keweenaw, Houghton, Ontonagon counties (and some explorations in Gogebic), the Marquette Iron Range of Marquette and Baraga counties, the Menominee Iron Range of Dickinson and Iron counties, and the Gogebic Iron Range of Gogebic county
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THE TILDEN OPEN PIT IRON ORE MINE The Tilden mine is a longstanding feature of the UP. The image below shows that it was in existence in 1930! Source: Image Courtesy of Tilden Mine Tilden: Iron Ore Reserves In the first century of mining in Michigan’s Upper peninsula, high-grade ore was mined and shipped directly to the steel mills. By the