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INFORMATION

The deposit was worked for graphite from 1910 to 1913 by the Virginia Graphite Company. The Tonkin-DuPont Graphite Company is successor to the Virginia Graphite Company, having been organized in July, 1913.

The mine consists of an adit, 30 m long, and four pits, the largest measuring 12 m by 23 m and 30 m deep.

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POTENTIAL RISKS:
RESTRICTIONS UNKNOWN
No Signs or Warnings
Slippery Rocks
Flooded Floor
Falling rock

Note:
No one should attempt to explore an abandoned mine as there are many dangers such as cave-ins, bad air, and hidden shafts. Explore at own risk.​

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TERRAIN DIFFICULTY:

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FAMILY FRIENDLY:
Yes

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EQUIPMENT:
Flashlight

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TOURS:
N/A

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 Historical PHOTOGRAPHS:

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How To Get There:

Park your vehicle on Schofield Rd, near the small dam.
Once parked, walk across the dam to the coordinates provided below.

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Coordinates: 45.038115, -78.219381

DOWNLOAD COORDINATES

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Estimated Travel Time: 02:59:00 from downtown Ottawa.

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