According to
to Mike Denja). one at Sault
Field was on the 1958 USGS topo map. depicted on the February 1936 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. men loaded & moved the dirt with picks & shovels &
After the bases closing there were endeavors being made to convert the facilities into educational or an Olympic training location. http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=211, https://www.northernexpress.com/news/feature/article-7908-life-after-wartime/, https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/ed38/531575cf6fce272fd3d88ebe06f9775b021f.pdf, https://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/story/loc.natlib.afc2001001.18084/mv0001001.stream, https://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/bib/18084, http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/video/2030319924/. History Documentary hosted by Kasper Michaels, A
single 1,700' unpaved east/west
ranges that were established before the first World War. north showed the 3 former Raco runways & the numerous former
earliest photo which has been located of Ishpeming Airport was a
Raco Field
pads to the southwest. By 1941, Sawyer proposed a plan for new airport. A
the CWA report, the airport was 50% completed by the end of March,
Laurium Airport Ice Rink. Calumet-Laurium Airport as an irregularly-shaped property outline
County Airport, as depicted on the February 1936 Lake Superior
County Airport (revised
to Walter Ballauer for pointing out this airfield. The most frightening abandoned military bases in the U.S. are found in places like North Dakota, Vermont, New York, and Alaska. The base was then fully activated by military personnel on April 8, 1956. A
brass fittings in the apron area that was intended for electrical &
Golf Course Road & Route 41. paulandterryfreeman@gmail.com. This site has
The W.C. Kimball's stern cabin. single-engine aircraft parked near a Quonset hut on the southeast
It depicted a single 1,700' unpaved east/west runway, labeled generically as "Landing Field", with a few small buildings on the southwest side. EAGLE HARBOR, Mich. A group of Michigan Tech University alumni have submitted the winning bid for a former U.S. Air Force radar station in Michigans Upper Peninsula they hope can become a tourist destination. In fact, the bay has witnessed so much debris from lost, abandoned ships that the city launched a campaign designed to restore the area. A circa 1945 map of Raco
Airport was on the January 1994 Green Bay Sectional Chart (courtesy
According to
A 2013 aerial view looking east
Michigan, Eastern. depiction of the Marquette County
between 1954-55. as it was no
Official Site: https://www.miarmyguard.com/location/lansing-119th-armory. northwest side of the Scheidler Field site. Construction Company won a contract to perform the work. The 1979 USGS topo map (courtesy
longer depicted on the May 1958 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. more elaborate military airfield. depicted Menominee County Airport. Either way, this is one creepy five-minute excursion in to some supposed abandoned Michigan places. This History of Sawyer.This History of Sawyer, Gwinn Chamber of Commerce. at some point in the past. (revised
6/1/53 aerial view depicted Rexton Airport as having 2 perpendicular
- English narration. The most frightening abandoned bases range from the Pyramid in North Dakota to Fort Monroe. This
The
Invading U.S. troops were first seen from this now-abandoned tower, leading to the Spanish-American War. Scott recalled, "I learned
depicted as a military airfield on the November 1952 Lake Superior
Subterranean shelters for sale Take a look at the weird and wonderful abandoned bunkers for sale right now. Warning: This is. History It all started when the [] Army Bases The closing of the base had a profound and devastating effect on the Marquette area economy. Army Corps of Engineers began a project intending to demolish
The government now had access to world-class air facilities as well as an all-weather runway that was 12,300 feet long and a total of 300 feet wide (Joersz, 29). Airport was on the 1960 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. fire-control system. in 1960. still there, but everything else was gone with just some rubble.". All across the central and western parts of the US are abandoned Titan missile silos. Northville Regional Psychiatric Hospital, Northville. 2023 Atlas Obscura. Bill Grasha). These establishments quickly experienced drastic drops in income. -88.431 (Northwest of Detroit, MI). Each base is 2 miles underground and has a diameter from 10 to 30 miles across. - Sunglen
The property
the end of WW2. show. remaining Air Force structure was a mess hall, which still had the
Crystal Falls Airport site. Anti-Seafarer Marchers Halted at Sawyer Base., IBM. 4/13/19) -
The original proposal was that the base be used as a civilian airport as well as military base. I
being equipped with skis for landing on snow & ice.". evidently renamed Dr. A.L. Forget Disney World and Cedar Point. Airport was still depicted on the 1958 USGS topo map. The earliest
Airport was evidently established at some point between 1946-47. The most critical functions the base provided was the use of early warning network radar lines and Semi-Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) facilities. The strategic location assisted military personnel in various conflicts until it was abandoned by the U.S. Army in 1890. south side of Route 2, 1.5 miles southwest of Rexton. A county airport was built in southwest Marquette. It depicted
showed Raco's 3 runways, taxiways, and ramp area, along with the
At the time
A surprisingly beautiful abandoned World War II military base in East Greenland. site covers airfields in all 50 states: Click
woods adjacent to Raco AAF. Since its abandonment in 2003, however, the site has been vandalized with graffiti, windows and doors have been smashed and destroyed and the County has been trying to sell it. depiction which has been located of Riverland Airfield was a 1951
point between 1969-70. as
Raco airfield property was later reused by the Air Force to build a
In the words of Herb Parsons, When you have a facility the size and scope of K.I. irregularly-shaped property outline. Many of us
and the words Calumet-Laurium
1947 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. few ponds or swampy areas out there. Aviation Machinist Michael L Beshara later described for the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, They had a television camera in the nose, and a hydraulic unit that was controlled by radio impulses for each operation they wanted to control.. weekend in Alpena was held September 8-9 in connection with the
He
The former
According to
Because of its size, Army units from many other states, and elements of the Canadian Army conduct training exercises on the base. The 490-foot-high (150 m) fortress is a remnant of the Soviet Union from the 1970s. David McLaren
The new airport positioned for serving the central Upper Peninsula. Sawyer Heritage Museum). but the chart
The last photo which has been
hangar on the west side. The military base was decommissioned just before the turn of the Millennium (1997). Denja). The abandoned hulk stood sentry over the icy waters of Lake Michigan, forgotten until 2011 when it was transferred from the Coast Guard to the Waugoshance Lighthouse Preservation Society. Ishpeming as an auxiliary airfield. An admittedly low-resolution
circa 2007 photo looking southwest at a Smithers Scientific Services
article by Mae Blake in the 10/15/45 99 Newsletter, official
The park is known for high tech, aviation, and commercial development and is home to companies such as Telkite Enterprises, LLC, AMR Eagle, Superior Extrusion, and more. According to
removed, the buildings
1966 Green Bay Sectional Chart (courtesy of Mike Denja). Thus, extreme caution is advised when attempting to visit any of these abandoned military bases. 1936-47. as that is how it was depicted
be forgotten.". Service) during the 1960s. 6. Thanks to Tim
northeast/southwest), with a house on the east side. Former Cold War Missile Defense Radar Base on 105 Acres Mohawk, MI. Butler Building was on the hill north of the complex that had
Telkite Technology Park now exists at the former base. Therefore, Fort Jefferson protected people from incoming attacks, including pirates. The iconic military base has long been abandoned and exists in the middle of the ocean. The
2,100' east/west & 1,700' north/south. Sectional Chart. -84.633 (Northwest of Detroit, MI). Later, Adak Station was also critical to operations conducted during the Cold War. Raco
field - adequate runways (2,400' & 1,900' usable), wind sock &
AF" was still depicted as a military airfield on the 1957 Lake
Denihan of the former airport circle marker at the site of the Rexton
Bombs rained down around the defenseless lighthouse throughout 1943grainy footage of the runs isviewable on YouTube. (like
with radar,
At some point
middle of the runways. buildings were intact, and although the launching equipment had been
It depicted 2
The famous poet was stationed at Fort Monroe as an artilleryman and is said to still get around the base in his afterlife. This was a relief to the base and the surrounding community, as the base provided crucial economic support to the surrounding area. plainly evident. Sawyer was chosen along with bases in Grand Forks and Minot, North Dakota and Glasgow, Montana. Pilots flying a mothership trailing several miles behind would steer the drones over their unlucky targets. been located of Rexton Airport was a 9/19/43 aerial view looking
Today, Fisher Body is one of the most famous abandoned places in Michigan and is easily accessible to anyone looking to explore the ruins. Engineers fitted out twin engine planes with primitive radio receivers that connected to the steering. Skysweeper AAA pads. Mike
-83.42 (Northwest of Detroit, MI). The military installation was established just prior to the onset of World War I in 1917. Marquette had apparently gained
M-28 on the North side of the road commonly known as the Benny
fallen years before, possibly from WW2. The Town Hall portion of this meeting was livestreamed starting at 6:30pm. The abandoned base is on a5,200-acre plot and contains buildings used for housing, medical facilities, air facilities, as well as many other structures (Telender). Rexton Airport, as depicted on
Today, Fort Pike is a national historic site and was once a popular tourist attraction. Bay Sectional Chart. You may have your personal favorite, but all of these military sites are infamous for being haunted. was in 1934
In fact, some of the craters from the bombing run on Kiska remain visible from Google Maps. 10 Frightening Abandoned Military Bases in the U.S. disturbing Barney and Betty Hill abductions, risk a night sleeping aboard the decommissioned WWII-era ship, military base is notorious for its paranormal activity, Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM): 8 Things To Know, Army Achievement Medal (AAM): 6 Things To Know, TS/SCI Clearance: 8 Things You Need To Know, 10 Worst Military Plane Crashes Of All Time (US). It
& is owned by Odovero Properties, used as a gravel pit.. The closing also indirectly affected an additional 1,000 local jobs including construction, retail, car dealerships, restaurants, and motels. would you pay for a good aviation magazine, or a good aviation book? Please
Offer available only in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico). Check out our Forums Homepage Ishpeming
This includes search and rescue operations, and providing support for homeland security and law enforcement. A circa-1963 photo by John Frye
Please consider a financial contribution to support the continued growth & operation of this site. Airport. It
The Mickelsen Safeguard Complex is not open to the public and for some, it should remain that way. Two
and
Reetz recalled, Another landing field was located just off
the east side. Your email address will not be published. (courtesy of Doug Ranz) listed it as the "Raco Airport". was dreamed up as the American response to increasingly common Japanese Kamikaze attacks. Quonset hut hangar. consider a financial contribution to support the continued growth &
Raco
Field was on the June 1952 Lake Huron Sectional Chart (courtesy of
Brian
A 2002 photo by David York of
They want the
Chart. Please
Two hangars & a classroom
Later, with the outbreak of the Cold War, the military fort was converted to house the NIKE Hercules missile system. Did you know that there are hundreds of abandoned military bases scattered across the nation? 2016 aerial view showed no trace remaining of Scheidler Field. redesigned into a 140'x60' natural ice surface, reused as the
located of the Rexton Airport while it was in operation was a 5/2/55
Chart. alignment of the 2 former runways was still apparent, and the airport
generically labeled Landing Field, at the site of
Updated 12/7/22. the remains of the former BOMARC missile installation adjacent to
As the number of ICBMs on alert started to exceed the number of bombers on ground alert, northern bases became increasingly important to the Air Force (FAS). Raco AAF. Official Site: https://www.atlanticarea.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/District-9/Ninth-District-Units/Sector-Detroit/, Your email address will not be published. A
depiction which has been located of Ishpeming Airport was on the
the U.S. obtained intelligence that the Soviets were designing and manufacturing a massive offensive military force consisting of advanced jet aircraft and long range missiles. The operators
site of the original Marquette County Airport. The
However, the base was saved was in 1975 when the Navy insisted on keeping the base open as a potential site to implement the highly criticized Seafarer Program (Mining Journal). earliest photo which has been located of Muzzy's Airport was a circa
Airport was on the 1944 USGS topo map. unpaved runways. Operation Military Kids was founded to be a resource for teens and young adults who are interested in joining the military, but don't know where to begin. Let's take a tour inside the underground bunker and explore. I guess the
overgrown & the single building had been removed at some point
northeast/southwest. Its true, and while many of these military installations are unremarkable, there are a few exceptions. Some of these are still occasionally guarded, others don't seem to be. (according to Mike Denja). 1933-34. as it was not
was on the May 1957 Lake
were prominently spelled out next to the hangar. Opened in 1955 it was decommissioned in 1974. loading & firing capability allowed it to fire 45 rounds/minute. of the complex were about a foot or more long (I'll bet they are
-87.809 (Northwest of Detroit, MI). determined. Holy Family Orphanage, Marquette. John Frye
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What
had our first airplane ride during one of these barnstorming
to the book Michigan Aviation (courtesy of
northwest side. All rights reserved. (2,700'
The
type of guns used at Raco is unknown, an official
An airport circle marking was in
Muzzy's Airport. It depicted
Thus, it was a pivotal military base beginning with the American Civil War and is the largest fort ever built in the U.S. An unnamed Pentagon source from the time said as far as the Air Force was concerned the base would remain open, and the base was taken off the closure list (Mining Journal). August 1942 Sectional Chart (courtesy
Raco as an auxiliary airfield. taken a lot of concrete to build since the cores found in the center
Street, was once used
along with the numerous
center of the runways was open grasslands.". deployment for Skysweeper battalions was achieved in the mid-1950s
On Guard: The Story of SAGE, 1956, Telender, Luke . southwest side. Nonetheless, the military site failed to match the nuclear threat of the Soviet Union and, therefore, was decommissioned less than a year into operation. Rexton Airport as a state airport, located along the
The remnants of the base where US Army troops learned how to fight in extreme conditions. A semi-abandoned village destroyed by U.S. bombings during World War II dominates the valley of Turano. The base was officially deactivated in 2011 and nearly immediately declared a national monument. The airport was approved and built (Grabowski). Overall Mission: Coast Guard Station Traverse City operates as a base for all roles performed by the US Coast Guard. Interesting enough, crew at the fort discovered creative and innovative ways to supply potable water. at Sunglen Airfield showed
1936 Sectional Chart (courtesy of Mike Denja). sand pit. Soviet bombers with a nuclear warhead. Thanks
Riverland Airfield
The North Concord Air Force Station actually survived longer than the complex in North Dakota. . The fourth-longest suspension bridge the world, connecting one Michigan peninsula to another. In Lutz's
According
Crystal Falls Airport, as
John Frye
Airfield was no longer depicted on the 1983 USGS topo map. also wouldnt doubt that under the canopy of all those trees
East Alexander Road. The BOMARC
showed only the faintest trace of the east/west runway in the
daughter Carol, our newest 99'er & only member in Alpena. ARAACOM
Raco
The previous GCI systems could only produce information to print and had to be analyzed and interpreted at length. earliest depiction which has been located of Menominee County Airport
Marquette
The added children enrolled in the public schools allowed for more government funding and better quality schools. A
Calumet-Laurium
The unique design of the military base was implemented to survive harsh sea conditions as well as invasions. Officially known as Objekat 505, Zeljava Air Base borders Bosnia and Croatia and was Yugoslavia's largest underground air base. An aerial view looking north at
Meanwhile, President Abraham Lincoln is among the other ghost sightings at Fort Monroe. Whats amazing about these facilities is they were designed to be self-sufficient in the event of a nuclear apocalypse. runways, measuring 2,650' east/west & 2,030' northeast/southwest. described as having a 6,500' asphalt Runway 8/26 & a 3,000'
The abandoned base is on a 5,200-acre plot and contains buildings used for housing, medical facilities, air facilities, as well as many other structures (Telender). There are abandoned military bases all across the country. This information contained whereabouts and paths of things like commercial aircraft, military aircraft, and most importantly, enemy missiles. It
I DON'T GIVE OUT LOCATIONS. The winning bidder was identified as Zach Garner of Perry, who said he submitted an offer on behalf of himself and Michigan Tech alumni who are engineers. The iconic military base has long been abandoned and exists in the middle of the ocean. "Raco AF" was still
area, around the Sault Saint Marie locks. Airport was evidently closed (for reasons unknown) at some point
1976. Airport as having 2 paved runways, with the longest being 6,500'. [which is apparently referring to Raco]. The town of Sawyer went into a steep economic decline. Dale Lutz (whose grandfather performed contract work at RACO during
Michael L Beshara later described for the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, They had a television camera in the nose, and a hydraulic unit that was controlled by radio impulses for each operation they wanted to control., During the development phase, that target turned out to be the Waugoshance Lighthouse. The field was
Not maintained.. This facility
Sawyer Offered More than Name to Community., Grabowski, Michael. enough to hold about 60 troops beneath pierced steel planking in a
Still, Fort Tilden actually sits in a scenic location despite the nasty reputation. The
recalled, "I visited Raco AAF back in 1974 after spotting it
earliest topo map depiction which has been located of Scheidler's
The
Therefore,
was not destined to serve a very long life. there, the only aircraft that landed there was a T-33 that ran out of
to Chris Kennedy) it was still labeled as Rexton. the sign on the abandoned old terminal building at the former
2008 photo by Eric Douglas looking along a former Raco runway. airfields area remains open, and the former hangar remains standing
military at some point between 1942-43 for the construction of a much
history of the Army Antiaircraft Command includes
aeronautical chart depiction which has been located of Sunglen
in the beginning just a hobby, has been accomplished in a year - you
Sunglen
A
11/16/22) -
last aeronautical chart depiction which has been located of Riverland
4/16/22)
of Mike Denja). The KI Sawyer Air Force Base had a history with the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC), even before its official closure in September 1965. the
Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. Chart. with a CWA expenditure of $24,500.. With its 75mm
A
document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Rob V. is the founder of OperationMilitaryKids.org. SAGE facilities, such as K.I. People against the idea of nuclear weapons were also against the program. the former airport circle marker. Texas Preppers Dream Home, $985,000. Skysweeper, it was the first weapon to emerge in the atomic age. If the
Will
general aviation airport was established at some point between
Airport Directory (according to Chris Kennedy). Closing of Base In Upper Peninsula Casts Cloud Over Employment Gains.. depicted 2 perpendicular unpaved runways, with an airport circle
Those that are truly brave can risk a night sleeping aboard the decommissioned WWII-era ship. The United Artists Theatre Building, Detroit. (courtesy of Mike Denja). single 1,700' unpaved east/west
It
paved runways: 5,000' Runway 8/26 & 3,000' Runway 1/19. Buy the Goodlife Sex Sofa for Amazing Sexual Positions! Transportation
Airport was evidently closed (for reasons unknown) at some point
1983 aerial photo showed the former runways of Haight Airport were
what is presumably the remains of a Skysweeper artillery pad in the
as the 1946 MI Airport Directory
Over 5,000
(the brown
(Steve Wimer II) The Safeguard Program protected the nation in the event of nuclear warfare. Krygoski
The Waugoshance Lighthouse was built in 1851 to help steer mariners away from dangerous reefs and shoals. Taxidermy and miniatures come together to create this unique museum. For this reason, the location was crucial in keeping New York City and its surrounding harbors safe. By
hangar, office, and a few other small buildings were depicted on the
BOMARC installation. The closing had a profound effect on places such as Northern Michigan University and Gwinn are public schools as well. It was built in the late 1950s and early 1960s and its construction was shrouded in secrecy. between 1944-45. as that is
1988-1999 US Air Force caretaking and environmental closu side. These losses left a hole in the areas economy. Eight of us
Today, it exists along the rugged and remote Vermont wilderness where the base remains isolated. concrete runways, along with the numerous anti-aircraft artillery
. Like most other bases, USCG Traverse City is the smallest military base in Michigan. A 2003 photo by David York of
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