Norway Spring - Norway, MI
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linkys
N 45° 47.788 W 087° 55.613
16T E 427967 N 5071851
Artesian well on US Hwy 2, just west of Norway, created in 1903 when drilling an iron ore test bore.
Waymark Code: WMCCA2
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 08/21/2011
Views: 13
The spring serves as a roadside stop, having a stone structure around it, and a pipe and fountain for filling containers or getting a drink of water. Marker is on the side of the hill beside the spring, parking provided, and a bridge allows easy access with a slight climb. Can easily be seen from the highway.
Historical Name: John o'Callaghan
Description:
In 1878 a sawmill was erected here as the first industry in the Norway - Vulcan area. John O'Callaghan was owner of this mill which supplied early mining number needs until 1902. This spring was caused by a 1094 foot hole which was drilled in 1903 by the Oliver Mining Company in search of iron ore. The hole cuts several steeply dipping porous strata that trap water at the higher elevations to the north. The difference in elevation causes pressure: this pressure is released by the drilled hole demonstrating the principle of the artesian well. On the slope to the north are the obscure workings of the Few and Munro mines, operated in 1903-1922, now owned by the Ford Motor Company.
Parking nearby?: yes
D/T ratings: 
Registered Site #: 66
Historical Date: Not listed
website: Not listed
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