Michigan Historical Geography Quiz #2

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1.

Which of these mineral formations was not in a Michigan mining area?
- A.
  
  Calumet Conglomerate Lode
- B.
  
  Tyro Stringer Lode
- C.
  
  Kearsarge Amydaloid Lode
- D.
  
  Pewabic Amygdaloid Lode
2.

Which of these Michigan State Parks had its facilities developed as part of a National Park Service and CCC program
- A.
  
  Yankee Springs
- B.
  
  Orchard Beach
- C.
  
  Waterloo
- D.
  
  Porcupine Mountains
- E.
  
  Ludington
- F.
  
  Yankee Springs and Waterloo
- G.
  
  Orchard Beach and Porcupine Mountains
3.

Which of these townships was not a Wayne County township
- A.
  
  Greenfield
- B.
  
  Springwells
- C.
  
  Nankin
- D.
  
  Anderdon
- E.
  
  Monaguon
4.

Where was there not a big fire on October 8th 1871
- A.
  
  Ann Arbor
- B.
  
  Port Huron
- C.
  
  Holland
- D.
  
  Manistee
- E.
  
  Menominee County
5.

From 1792-1796 - Detroit was considered a part of which county
- A.
  
  Wayne
- B.
  
  Kent
- C.
  
  Essex
- D.
  
  Mackinac
- E.
  
  Cuyahoga
6.

Lake Michigan Railroad ferries did not leave from this city
- A.
  
  Holland
- B.
  
  Frankfort
- C.
  
  Grand Haven
- D.
  
  Ludington
7.

Which of these communities is now a part of Dearborn
- A.
  
  Oakwood
- B.
  
  Moulin Rouge
- C.
  
  Wallaceville
- D.
  
  Fordson
8.

What was the name of the river crossing at Flint that attracted initial settlement there?
- A.
  
  Saginaw Portage
- B.
  
  Grand Traverse
- C.
  
  Kearsley Crossing
- D.
  
  Grand Portage
9.

What was the 3rd largest Michigan city in 1880
- A.
  
  Bay City
- B.
  
  Flint
- C.
  
  Saginaw
- D.
  
  Jackson
- E.
  
  Ann Arbor
10.

Which highway follows the old "Mackinaw Trail" auto route?
- A.
  
  US-23
- B.
  
  US-131
- C.
  
  I-75
- D.
  
  US 31
11.

Stone from the Niagara Escarpment has been used for industrial activities at which of these of these Michigan communities
- A.
  
  Houghton
- B.
  
  Alpena
- C.
  
  Fayette
- D.
  
  Marquette
12.

The first railroad in Michigan connected which city to points further south and east?
- A.
  
  Kalamazoo
- B.
  
  Adrian
- C.
  
  Detroit
- D.
  
  Monroe
13.

Which of these automobile companies was based in Grand Rapids?
- A.
  
  Dolson
- B.
  
  REO
- C.
  
  Chalmers
- D.
  
  Austin
- E.
  
  Dort
14.

What was the primary industry at Belding during the early 20th century
- A.
  
  Paper production
- B.
  
  Silk garment production
- C.
  
  Automobile production
- D.
  
  Refrigerator production
15.

Which of these counties was named after the same person as a fort once located at Port Huron?
- A.
  
  Monroe
- B.
  
  Eaton
- C.
  
  Macomb
- D.
  
  Gratiot
16.

Which of these cities never had a military base
- A.
  
  Jackson
- B.
  
  Saginaw
- C.
  
  Dearborn
- D.
  
  Niles
- E.
  
  Kalamazoo
17.

The first major cross lower peninsula pioneer route going through the Lansing area passed directly through which current suburb?
- A.
  
  Grand Ledge
- B.
  
  Holt
- C.
  
  Dewitt
- D.
  
  Williamston
18.

The area now known as Sterling Heights was once known for being a leader in producing which of these crops?
- A.
  
  Mint
- B.
  
  rhubarb
- C.
  
  Tobacco
- D.
  
  Tomatoes
- E.
  
  Peaches
19.

Which of these was never a Michigan county?
- A.
  
  Wyandot
- B.
  
  Omeena
- C.
  
  Anamakee
- D.
  
  Putnam
20.

The St Clair Flats describes the area now known as
- A.
  
  Lake St Clair Metro Park
- B.
  
  Walpole Island
- C.
  
  Port Huron
- D.
  
  Harsens Island
- E.
  
  Fair Haven