Milford Mine Memorial Park near Wolford in Crow Wing County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Barrow Pits for Rail Grade & Road Construction
Photographed by McGhiever, June 27, 2025
1. Barrow Pits for Rail Grade & Road Construction Marker
This is one of two barrow pits that was established on the site. This barrow pit is irregularly shaped and was most likely the source of material to fill in wetlands during the construction of the spur grade that is located to the north.
Erected by Crow Wing County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 46° 32.075′ N, 93° 58.483′ W. Marker is near Wolford, Minnesota, in Crow Wing County. It is in Milford Mine Memorial Park. It can be reached from Milford Lake Drive. The marker is near trail intersection #6. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crosby MN 56441, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Minnesota’s Northland. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land, the territory of the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Storage Facility (a few steps from this marker); Soo Line Railroad Hauls Cuyuna Ore (within shouting distance of this marker); Mud Run, Launder & Dikes (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Railroad Construction on the Cuyuna Range (about 500 feet away); Example of Timberwork Along the Main Shaft (about 600 feet away); Milford Miners (about 600 feet away); Mine Shaft Entrance (about 600 feet away); The Mine Shaft (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wolford.
Photographed by McGhiever, June 27, 2025
2. Barrow Pits for Rail Grade & Road Construction Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
