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J. H. Kocher Shale pit, Antrim County, Michigan, USAi
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
45° 7' 0'' North , 85° 1' 40'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
45.11667,-85.02778
GRN:
N31W43
Type:
Pit
Köppen climate type:
Dfb : Warm-summer humid continental climate
Nearest Settlements:
PlacePopulationDistance
East Jordan2,371 (2017)8.9km
Boyne Falls295 (2017)10.4km
Boyne City3,776 (2017)11.2km
Advance328 (2017)12.3km
Alba295 (2017)16.4km
Mindat Locality ID:
123729
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:123729:3
GUID (UUID V4):
0


Commodities (Major) - Clay - General
Development Status: Prospect

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References

Brown, G.G. (1924) Clays and Shales of Michigan and Their Uses. Publication 36. Michigan Geological Surveyp.205
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