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About the tour
Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: average
What to see: Lake Superior, birch tree forest, corundum mines.
About the Park
This park is situated on the North Shore of
Lake Superior. Perhaps best known for its historic lighthouse, this
park offers numerous recreational opportunities. Visitors can cart-in
their supplies to pristine campsites along Lake Superior. Scenic
trails along the lake link up to the spectacular Superior Hiking
Trail. Anglers cast their lines for lake trout, salmon, and brown
trout. The rocky beach is perfect for skipping stones into Lake
Superior.
In 1901, Duluth prospector E.J. Lewis claimed to have discovered
a from of the valuable mineral corundum. Used for grinding wheels
and sand papers, corundum was in high demand. Its discivery prompted
three companies, including Minnesota Mining Manufactoring (3M),
to begin mining in Minnesota.
The North Shore Abrasive Company began mining at Corundum Point
in 1904. Unfortunately, it was not corundum, but a softer mineral
called anorthosice. The operation closed in 1908, and fire destroyed
the mine shacks two years later. (Information from DNR)
Logging activity at this place was between
1899 and 1906. 400 men worked in the Split Rock Company. A ten-mile
logging railroad was build to bring logs to a large dam at the river
mouth. The logs were made into huge rafts and towed by tug to Duluth.
(DNR info)
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