Clearing the Way

Clearing the Way (HM2AVQ)

Location: Calumet Township, MI 49913 Houghton County
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Country: United States of America
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N 47° 14.575', W 88° 27.025'

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The Calumet and Hecla Mining Company couldn't allow winter to derail its operation. In a remote region that can receive upwards of 300 inches (762 cm) of snow each year, snow removal was serious business. Clear rail lines were essential for moving people, equipment, and supplies that kept the mines operating smoothly. To open the lines after a storm, a steam locomotive pushed the Russell Snowplow through the snowdrifts. Winter brought many challenges, but wouldn't stand in the way of the people or the mine.
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HM NumberHM2AVQ
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Placed ByNational Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior
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Date Added Tuesday, August 28th, 2018 at 8:01am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 390232 N 5233179
Decimal Degrees47.24291667, -88.45041667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 47° 14.575', W 88° 27.025'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds47° 14' 34.5" N, 88° 27' 1.4999999999999" W
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Area Code(s)906
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Red Jacket Rd, Calumet Township MI 49913, US
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