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No. 4 shaft, Tamarack Mine, Tamarack, Osceola Township, Houghton County, Michigan, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| No. 4 shaft | Shaft (Inactive) |
| Tamarack Mine | Mine |
| Tamarack | Unincorporated Community |
| Osceola Township | Township |
| Houghton County | County |
| Michigan | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
47° 15' 39'' North , 88° 27' 36'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Shaft (Inactive) - last checked 2016
KÃķppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calumet | 703 (2017) | 1.7km |
| Laurium | 1,941 (2017) | 2.9km |
| Copper City | 187 (2017) | 6.1km |
| Ahmeek | 146 (2017) | 6.4km |
| Lake Linden | 989 (2017) | 8.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Country Rock and Mineral Club | Dollar Bay, Michigan | 16km |
One of the shafts of the Tamarack Mine.
Known more for the death of Ruth Ann Miller, a seven year old girl who fell into the shaft in 1966. A memorial was erected to honor her death.
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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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