Porterville History on the Chippewa River Trail Multi-cache
Porterville History on the Chippewa River Trail
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There once was a small town here along the Chippewa River, that
relied on the lumber industry. All that remains is a historical
plaque, a scenic view of the river, and a few lilacs.
This is the site of "Old Porterville" just before mile marker 6
along the Chippewa River State Trail. The historic marker has a
picture of what could be seen in 1885 here, and a description of
how Porterville went from boom town to ghost town.
To find the final cache, read the historical plauque at the
coordinates above. The final is at:
44,46.ABC
91.34.DEF
A = The fourth digit in the year the last Porterville mill
closed
B = Number of mills at Porterville
C = Number of benches within 50 feet
D = The third digit of the year the last Porterville mill
closed
E = 7
F = The fourth digit of the year that Gilbert Porter settled at
this location.
This is one of a series of caches along the Chippewa River Trail.
The route traces quiet countryside and broad meanders of the
Chippewa River. For the most part, it follows the rail bed of the
Milwaukee Road railway, built in 1882, which connected Eau Claire
to Red Wing, Minnesota. The railway was abandoned in 1980.
The trail goes though the Lower Chippewa River Valley, an area with
much remaining natural habitat, including 50% of the states plant
species, 70% of the state's fish species, 75% of the state's
nesting bird species and 25% of all native prairies remaining in
the state.
A trail pass is required to bike on the trail. Walking on the trail
is free. Passes are available at 44.47.165; 91.31.935, which is the
Short Street ranger station. Passes cost $15 for an annual pass, or
$4 for a daily pass.
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