⛏ Mountain Iron Mine

United States · Americas · 47.54°N, 92.62°W

Mountain Iron Mine is a former mine in Mountain Iron, Minnesota, United States. Opened in 1892, it was the first mine on the Mesabi Range, which has proved to be the largest iron ore deposit ever discovered in the United States. Mining operations at the site ceased in 1956. The bottom of the open-pit mine has filled with water but its dimensions are readily visible. The city maintains an overlook in Mountain Iron Locomotive Park.

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Country	United States
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	47.54°N, 92.62°W · view on map

Mountain Iron Mine is located in United States, in Americas.

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