The Milford gravel mining operation was located in the south end of the township closer to New Hudson. The mines were served by the Grand Trunk Western's Jackson Branch with a siding just northeast of New Hudson. Most of the mine was located in Milford Township.
Photo Info: A map of the Milford Township gravel pits near New Hudson, MI [USGS/Dale Berry]
The Standard Gravel Co., which later became American Aggregates Corp.) in New Hudson owned a Class B Shay, builder's number 1931. It was originally built for the Cadillac Chemical Co. of Cadillac, MI in 1907 as #3. In October, 1926 it was sold to Slater Construction in New Hudson, and in 1927 resold to Standard Gravel Co. in New Hudson. It was scrapped in 1934. The company also operated several steam tank engines into the 1950's. [CGJ/GTWHS-2021-Sum]
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