Little American Island Gold Mine - Voyageurs National Park, Island View, MN
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama
N 48° 36.146 W 093° 10.075
15U E 487620 N 5383275
Little American Island was home to Minnesota’s only profitable gold mine which operated during the Rainy Lake “Gold Rush” from 1893-98.
Waymark Code: WMQF52
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 02/19/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
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Little American Island was home to Minnesota’s only profitable gold mine which operated during the Rainy Lake “Gold Rush” from 1893-98. Only remnants of the shafts and a few pieces of equipment are visible along the interpretive trail. Rangers from Voyageurs National Park give tours of the island and lead visitors past a few remaining vestiges from the operation. The site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
Mine Type: Abandoned Mine

Mineral Collecting: No

Material Mined: Precious Metal

Operation: Underground Mine

Surface Features: Yes

KNOWN DANGERS:
Most of the pits are surrounded by fencing, but visitors are always advised to stay on the trail.

Any associated website: [Web Link]

Any Other information:
The interpretive trail is wheelchair accessible.
Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.
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