I know that there is/was a large amount of both in the Mid-Michigan region. Does anyone know of a FREE resource that would supply me with more information so I can add it to my layout? It would appear that Pere Marquette, in addition to several other non-railroad ventures, owned a few, and serviced several others.
I know so little about coal that I couldn't tell you what kind of coal was mined there. I know it is not hard coal, but it is not the softest either.
There are, and were, a great many variety of mines in the State of Michigan through it's long history, including Gypsum, limestone, quarry sand, iron ore, copper ore, salt, coal, granite, and gold. However, I can not seem to find any resource that sheds more light on the 2 that are most important to me.
Please, if anyone has any information they can share, I would greatly appreciate it. All I can find are a few websites that offer VERY little information.
Thanks,
Matt
I know so little about coal that I couldn't tell you what kind of coal was mined there. I know it is not hard coal, but it is not the softest either.
There are, and were, a great many variety of mines in the State of Michigan through it's long history, including Gypsum, limestone, quarry sand, iron ore, copper ore, salt, coal, granite, and gold. However, I can not seem to find any resource that sheds more light on the 2 that are most important to me.
Please, if anyone has any information they can share, I would greatly appreciate it. All I can find are a few websites that offer VERY little information.
Thanks,
Matt