Iron County Michigan was established as a county in 1885 with economic development primarily based on the mining and logging industries and enriched by the diverse ethnic mixture of its people. Over a hundred year period, 79 iron mines shipped ore from the area, but the number of mines slowly declined beginning in the 1950's, the last one closing in 1978.
The cache is located in a young Jack Pine forest that is regenerating from recent logging activity. Notice how nicely the site is recovering from the logging operation.
The container is a small camo Lock N Lock with log book and small trading items.
As with most U.P. wildland caches, be prepared for ticks, mosquitoes, and changeable weather. The cache is not accessible in winter.
Iron Mining Tribute at Roadside Park