MANUEL MINE PIT
NORTHEAST OF CROSBY, CROW WING COUNTY
Area: 35 acres
Deepest Point: 160 feet
Water quality: Clear with visibility to a depth of nearly 30 feet
Fish Species: A designated trout lake (6,500 rainbow trout stocked annually by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources), bluegill, yellow perch
Public Water Access: Gravel access road on the west side of County Highway 31, a mile north of Highway 210. Access to the lake is by a 400-foot walking path from the parking lot.
Interesting Fact: Manuel Mine was known for manganese, but the mining stopped earlier than most mine pits because the sandy landscape made it difficult to dig.
Sources include Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Lake-Link
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