William Besson Grinding Axe August 1937 Minnesota

An untitled photograph from August 1937 shows William Besson, an old iron ore prospector, grinding an axe near Winton, Minnesota. During this time, iron ore mining was vital to the economy of Saint Louis County, supplying materials for steel production. Mining prospectors like Besson played a crucial role in shaping the regions industrial landscape.

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