Davidson No. 3 Mine, Davidson Group, Mineral Hills, Iron River, Iron County, Michigan, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Davidson No. 3 Mine | Mine |
| Davidson Group | Group of Mines |
| Mineral Hills | Village (Former) |
| Iron River | City |
| Iron County | County |
| Michigan | State |
| USA | Country |
Davidson No. 3 Mine, Davidson Group, Menominee Iron Range mining district, Michigan, USA
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
46° 7' 5'' North , 88° 38' 29'' West
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral Hills, Iron River | 219 (2017) | 0.8km |
| Iron River | 2,904 (2017) | 2.8km |
| Stambaugh, Iron River | 1,215 (2017) | 4.3km |
| Caspian | 868 (2017) | 6.0km |
| Gaastra | 332 (2017) | 7.2km |
An iron mine of the Davidson Group, opened in 1911 by the Davidson Ore Mining Co. with major work concluding by 1947. The Pittsburgh Coke & Iron Co. operated the mine during 1941 - 1947. Pickands Mining Co. leased the Davidson properties in 1947, and continued development in the No. 3 Mine in combination with the James Mine through 1953.
The Davidson No. 3 Mine featured one shaft and three levels to 535 feet depth, but workings were deepened to 950 feet in combined operation with the James Mine.
The property description is SE-SE Sec. 14 and SW-SW Sec. 13 (the Barnett property), T43N-R35W, which is the 80 acres between N46º6'58", N46º7'11", W88º37'56", and W88º38'34".
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Localities in this Region
- Michigan
- Iron County
- Iron River
- Mineral Hills
- Davidson Group
- Davidson No. 3 Mine
- Davidson Group
- Mineral Hills
- Iron River
- Iron County
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Minnesota River DomainDomain
- Superior Craton
- Penokean OrogenCraton
USA
- Michigan
- Menominee Iron Range mining districtMining District
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