This memorial which is located on the east side of Longyear Lake, was dedicated to E. J. Longyear in 1972.
He was responsible for drilling the first diamond drill test hole near Hoyt Lakes, then proceeded across the Iron Range where Iron Ore was discovered at the Pillsbury site. He platted our town!
The photos below show the tripod drill replica, as the original has deteriorated and is not moveable or worth saving. The shovel bucket will be relocated to the Museum of Mining where it will be refurbished and displayed. Click on the photos to enlarge them.
Picnic tables are already established at this wayside rest.