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Subject:  Re: Remote Ghost Towns in Michigan |
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Author: Chuck |
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Date Posted: 10:44:14 02/18/04 Wed In reply to: kursch 's message, "Re: Remote Ghost Towns in Michigan" on 10:29:42 02/18/04 Wed I haven't been to either, but I'm very interested. I'll check them a little later. Little busy at work. Is it that these are interesting because of extreme topography, name, abandoned sites, etc. Michigan Tech is exactly my thought for a partner. We have to do a little research and get an understanding of our goal before we contact them. We may even be able to help them find possible locations! Chuck >Michigan Tech has a mining engineering program. Plus >many of the counties in that part of the state have a >mine inspector that keeps track of abandoned mine >sites and the dangers associated with them. > >http://www.mg.mtu.edu/ab.htm > >I think this could be a very interesting and >challenging expedition. > >A couple of places I have been intersted in geeting to >in the U.P. are: >Sturgeon Rver Gorge >NAD27 - Zone 16 >369987E 5167190N > >Rock River Canyon >NAD27 - Zone 16 >501833E 5139519N > >Ever been any of those places? > >ak > >>Lot's of warnings about mines. >> >>I think a development plan should include a university >>research staff. There have been plenty of >>explorations of mines and the areas surrounding mines, >>however, I think that if an organization were to plan, >>train, and execute such an exploration in a >>professional manner, then they can mitigate most >>risks. >> >>We heard the same think about the dangers of kayaking >>to the Manitou Islands from the mainland, but our >>training, planning, equipment, etc. allowed us to >>safely make the crossing. And not just in ideal >>conditions, but in very poor conditions for a >>crossing. (So poor the ferry was delayed a couple of >>hours.) That being said, teaming up with an >>organization that has knowledge and experience in this >>area will allow us to safely perform this expedition. >> >>Just a thought. >> >>Chuck >> >> >> >> >>>Sounds interesting. >>> >>>A quick internet search brough up a couple links... >>>http://www.keweenaw.org/windows_to_the_past.htm >>> >>>And also a lot of warnings about abondoned mines and >>>watching out for sinking ground around old mining >>>sites. >>> >>>kursch >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>>I'm interested in finding someone who has an >interest >>>>in putting together an expedition where we could >>>>explore an abandoned mining town or other in the >UP. >>>>This would be in a remote location. If anyone has >>>>some knowledge about such a place or has any ideas, >>>>please post here. >>>> >>>>Chuck Hayden >>>>Commanding Expedition Officer >>>>The Fortune Bay Expeditionary Team [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
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| Re: Remote Ghost Towns in Michigan | rando | 11:56:51 02/24/04 Tue |
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