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Sheridan Valley

Where Sheridan Valley’s numbers come from

7 observations from 3 publishers behind 2 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.

Figures

How a figure is chosen
Named trails82 sources1 of 2 agree · differfrom Michigan Lost Ski Areas Project (MILSAP)
Sheridan Valley – Lewiston — Michigan Lost Ski Areas ProjectPublishedOct 2026“On Jan. 4, 1968, The Cass City Chronicle printed the AAA Guide to Winter Sports Fun in Michigan listing Sheridan Valley with 8 slopes, Pomalift and 3 tows.”Also said 7 (Oct 2026)
Lodge Draws Skiers (Detroit Free Press, February 8, 1948; scan on MWLSAP)Oct 2026Differs: 2 “they ballyhoo the Sheridan Valley ski area—two slopes and both 600-foot and 1,000-foot tows.”
Total lifts33 sources1 of 3 agree · differfrom Midwest Lost Ski Areas Project
Michigan lost ski areas: Apple Mountain — Midwest Lost Ski Areas ProjectPublishedOct 2026“In 1978 ( Skalka ): 1 rope tow, 2 poma lifts”
Sheridan Valley – Lewiston — Michigan Lost Ski Areas ProjectOct 2026Differs: 4 “It had 7 slopes from 600′ to 1800′ long, 4 rope tows, rentals, instruction and hot lunches. This information from a Consumers Power brochure circa 1959.”
Lodge Draws Skiers (Detroit Free Press, February 8, 1948; scan on MWLSAP)Oct 2026Differs: 2 “they ballyhoo the Sheridan Valley ski area—two slopes and both 600-foot and 1,000-foot tows.”

Pages cited

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Other facts

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Coordinates
OpenSkiMap — Sheridan Valley
Year opened
Michigan lost ski areas: Apple Mountain — Midwest Lost Ski Areas Project
closedYear
Michigan lost ski areas: Apple Mountain — Midwest Lost Ski Areas Project
History
Sheridan Valley – Lewiston — Michigan Lost Ski Areas Project

Operating status

The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.