Mandan

UP Iron Camp

State: Michigan County: Marquette County Founded: 1880 Abandoned: 1912 Peak Population: 400

Mandan was an iron mining camp in the remote Upper Peninsula. Ruins remain accessible by ATV trails.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Summer

Difficulty: Moderate - ATV/hiking

Time Needed: Half day

Quick Facts

  • Iron mining
  • Remote UP
  • ATV access

Location

Address: Near Michigamme, Michigan

Coordinates: 46.5833, -87.9167