Mining Core Samples - Hurley, WI
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lenron
N 46° 27.792 W 090° 11.728
15T E 715337 N 5149336
Several rock and mineral displays located in Hurley Wisconsin.
Waymark Code: WMD480
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2011
Views: 10
One of the last places I would expect to find a rock and mineral display is inside of a travel rest area. However, there is a great display inside of the Hurly WI U.S. 2/51 rest area at Hurley Wisconsin, just near the Michigan border.
The area has a long history of mining and this display pays homage to the industry. Located outside of the rest area is a historical marker detailing the rich mining history. Once you walk in, you see a full size display of a miner, from the nearby Montreal and Cary mines. Also on display are interpretive displays, photos, a drill machine and several samples of rocks and mineral core samples.
It is not your everyday rest area. A great place to stretch the legs, human and four legged. Vending machines, weather reporting station, travel information and an educational journey into the area's mining history. A great quick rock and mineral display.
Type of Display: Geological
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