Milford Mine Memorial Park near Wolford in Crow Wing County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Water Tank
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Photographed by McGhiever, June 27, 2025
1. Water Tank Marker
Visible remains of the Milford Mine water tank are the concrete piers that supported the legs of the tower. The 15,000-gallon wooden tank sat atop a thirty-foot steel tower, providing water pressure for mine facilities.
Erected by Crow Wing County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 46° 32.06′ N, 93° 58.337′ W. Marker is near Wolford, Minnesota, in Crow Wing County. It is in Milford Mine Memorial Park. It can be reached from no nearby street. The marker is north of trail intersection #3. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Milford Lake Drive, Crosby MN 56441, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the 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 Rupert’s Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dry House (here, next to this marker); Engine House (a few steps from this marker); Looking North (a few steps from this marker); Milford Mine Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Milford Miners (within shouting distance of this marker); Example of Timberwork Along the Main Shaft (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mine Shaft (within shouting distance of this marker); Mine Shaft Entrance (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wolford.
Photographed by McGhiever, June 27, 2025
2. Water Tank Marker in Milford Mine Memorial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
