Butte , Montana, is on the Continental Divide and had major mines for the extraction of copper and other non-ferous metals.
Passing thorugh the visitor center, it is possible to see examples of both deep pit and open mines.
A view of the head of deep mines.
Open pit mining. At present, active mining is not happening here.
Click here to take the duck to Wisconsin Dells.
Click here to follow the cyclist to Milwaukee's Great Circus parade.
Click here to take the streetcar to East Troy.
Click here to visit the "Meteor" in Superior.
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