Sturgeon Prospect

ProspectIronUndergroundUSGS MRDS

Location

StateMichigan
CountyDickinson
Coordinates45.77833, -87.83892

Commodities

PrimaryIron

Mine Details

StatusProspect
TypeUnderground
Deposit TypeBanded Iron-Rich Sedimentary Deposits
First Production1925
Last Production1925
Discovery Year1849
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10082701

What This Means

This location is classified as a mineral prospect or occurrence — a site where minerals have been identified but no significant mining has taken place. These sites typically have minimal environmental impact but indicate the presence of mineral deposits in the area.

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