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Challenge Copper Mine, Portage Township, Houghton County, Michigan, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Challenge Copper Mine | Mine |
| Portage Township | Township |
| Houghton County | County |
| Michigan | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
46° 58' 44'' North , 88° 43' 57'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Range | 746 (2017) | 12.2km |
| Hancock | 4,555 (2017) | 20.1km |
| Houghton | 7,970 (2017) | 20.1km |
| Dollar Bay | 1,082 (2017) | 22.9km |
| Baraga | 1,996 (2017) | 28.9km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Country Rock and Mineral Club | Dollar Bay, Michigan | 23km |
Commodities (Major) - Copper
Development Status: Past Producer
An underground copper mine consisting of one shaft located near Painesdale. The Challenge Mining Company was organized in 1904 to work the Baltic Lode which crossed the property. One shaft was sunk by the St. Mary’s Mineral Land Company but after 800 feet down, shaft sinking was halted and the mining operation was shutdown in 1909. Copper was being found, but not enough to support the operation. Much of the rock pile remains today, and it is said that copper can still be found here.
Commodity List
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Mid-continent DomainDomain
- Mid-continent RiftNarrow Rift
USA
- Michigan
- Keweenaw PeninsulaPeninsula
- Midcontinent RiftGeologic Province
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Challenge Copper Mine, Portage Township, Houghton County, Michigan, USA