Ever Detect Old Saw Mills or Grist Mills?

[smurf-42]

Did you find anything good?

I was at the local library looking through some history books of my town. I came across alot of information about the Saw Mills and Grist Mills that were around my area and it included a map. All of the Mills were built in the 1800's and the last Mill standing was torn down in 1952.

I would like to research some of the Mills further and find the exact locations on some of them to see if I can metal detect the area. I am just curious what I might find.

Sue

 

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[NGE]

Ok, Michiganians...... Correct me if I'm wrong. About 15 years ago I was told that all lumbercamps and former sawmill sites were off limits to TH'er's. Per State law, I was told this included private property..........NGE

 

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[mpostma]

Where did you hear that?

I haven't heard that, ever. I hunt them quite often. There are literally thousands of lumbercamps, and many hundreds of old sawmill sites in Michigan. (I even got help from a couple of DNR employees finding the right trail to detect one.)

Mark

 

[NGE]

It was told to me by an off duty DNR guy in the Wolverine area, Do ya think I may have stumbled onto his site?....NGE

 

[mpostma]

As an elected city officer I can tell you I have learned NEVER TRUST A STATE EMPLOYEE!
LOL.
Mark