Grant U.S. Mine, Marquette Co., Michigan, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Grant U.S. Mine | Mine |
| Marquette Co. | County |
| Michigan | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
46° 30' 12'' North , 87° 34' 54'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Locality type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Negaunee | 4,582 (2017) | 2.4km |
| Ishpeming | 6,483 (2017) | 6.8km |
| Palmer | 418 (2017) | 7.0km |
| West Ishpeming | 2,662 (2017) | 9.4km |
| Trowbridge Park | 2,176 (2017) | 12.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club | Ishpeming, Michigan | 7km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Grant Mine
Commodities (Major) - Iron
Deposit Type: Bedded, Chemical Sediment
Development Status: Occurrence
Deposit Model: 241: Superior Fe (BC name is Lake Superior & Rapitan types iron-formation)
Host Rock Unit: Negaunee Iron-Formation
Host Rock: Iron Formation
Note: originally known only as the Grant Mine on the Van Hise Monograph.
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References
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Year (asc) Year (desc) Author (A-Z) Author (Z-A)Van Hise, C.R., Leith, C.K. (1911) The Geology of the Lake Superior Region. United States Geological Survey Monograph No. 52. Map 17.
Johnson, A.M., Groth, E.H. (1998) Inventory of Underground Mines, Marquette County. Michigan Department of Natural Resources Site ID No. 520077. p. 185-186.
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