Marquette Iron Range
mountains, Michigan, United States
Quick Summary
The Marquette Iron Range is a significant iron-ore district located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States, near Lake Superior. This region, including cities like Marquette and Iron Mountain, was historically crucial for iron mining. While high-grade ores were depleted by the mid-20th century, the area's economy has diversified to include logging, tourism, and winter sports. The Mesabi Range in Minnesota, the largest of the Lake Superior iron ranges, is also a notable area for iron ore production.1234
Summary created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
4 Britannica Sources
Ask Britannica AI about this topic
Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.
