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    Merrill-Bell Shaft

     

     

    This prospected operated  in 1903. During this time a timbered 60ft. shaft was sunk, one mile from the Portage Lake Mine.

    Drawing of the Merrill-Bell Shaft

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    © 2013 by Doug Graeme