Houghton County Road Commission pit, Superior, Portage Township, Houghton County, Michigan, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Houghton County Road Commission pit | Pit |
| Superior | Unincorporated Community |
| Portage Township | Township |
| Houghton County | County |
| Michigan | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
47° 5' 15'' North , 88° 36' 4'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Range | 746 (2017) | 3.7km |
| Houghton | 7,970 (2017) | 4.5km |
| Hancock | 4,555 (2017) | 4.6km |
| Dollar Bay | 1,082 (2017) | 7.7km |
| Hubbell | 946 (2017) | 16.1km |
Nearest Clubs:
Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Country Rock and Mineral Club | Dollar Bay, Michigan | 8km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
No. 7 shaft, Isle Royale Mine
Commodities (Major) - Stone - Crushed/Broken
Development Status: Producer
On the site of the former No. 7 shaft, Isle Royale Mine. Since this is an active operation, no collecting is allowed.
Commodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Link to USGS MRDS: | 10145994 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Mid-continent DomainDomain
- Mid-continent RiftNarrow Rift
USA
- Michigan
- Keweenaw PeninsulaPeninsula
- Midcontinent RiftGeologic Province
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