Ref.: James, H. L., Wier, K. L. (1969) "Geology and Magnetic Data for Southeastern Iron River Area, Michigan", Geological Survey Division of the Department of Natural Resources, State of Michigan, Lansing.
The Bengal Mine was opened in 1913 by the Verona Mining Co. 5.5 million tons of iron ore were shipped, much of it manganiferous. Two shafts and five levels were developed. In 1949 the Hanna Iron Ore Co. combined the mine with the Tully Mine to form the Bengal-Tully Mine, and in 1953, the complex was renamed Cannon Mine.
The property description is N1/2-SE Sec. 36 T43N-R35W, which is the 80 acres between N46º4'35", N46º4'48", W88º37'0", and W88º37'37".
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