One of the numerous mining sites operated by the various Clergue industries at Michipicoten. Photograph: Sault Ste. Marie Museum.

The Helen Iron Ore Mine prior to the draining of Boyer Lake. Photograph: Sault Ste. Marie Public Library.

Men and Machinery removing iron ore from the Helen Mine site at Michipicoten.
Photo: Sault Ste. Marie Museum.

The tramline that was used to transport iron ore from what was once the bottom of Boyer Lake to the surface at the Helen Mine in Michipicoten.
Photograph: Sault Ste. Marie Museum.

An Algoma Central Railway train leaving the dock at Michipicoten Harbour after loading a ship with iron ore. Photograph: Sault Ste. Marie Public Library.

The elaborate wharfage and docking structure constructed at Michipicoten Harbour to load ships with iron ore. Photograph: Sault Ste. Marie Public Library.

The hills surrounding Michipicoten Yownship were rich with minerals including iron ore and gold. This abundance spawned numerous mine sites.
Photograph: Sault Ste. Marie Museum.

A construction crew laying a portion of track along the Algoma Central Railway route.
Photograph: Sault Ste. Marie Museum.

A typical mining camp at Michipicoten.
Photograph: Sault Ste. Marie Public Library

Miners removing iron ore from a mine site using shovels and wheelbarrows.
Photograph: Sault Ste. Marie Museum.

Grace Gold Mine office building.
Photograph: Sault Ste. Marie Museum.

Helen Iron Ore Mine on the shore of Boyer Lake. Photograph: Sault Ste. Marie Museum.