Grassy Ridge Mine Overlook - elev. 5250' (Milepost 436.0)


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	Grassy Ridge Mine Overlook - elev. 5250' (Milepost 436.0)

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Overlook Description

Below the overlook is the remains of a mica mine which was operated until about 1950. Mica is deposited in very thin sheets and is a silvery brittle substance. Mica used to be important because of its insulating qualities and was used in a lot of electrical equipment. The development of plastics rendered mica obsolete.

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Overlook description text adapted from selected works by Menasha Ridge Press.

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