![]() While the area presents many challenges, the rewards for successful mining ventures can be substantial.ġ5 patented claims (230± acres), and 37 unpatented claims (1,188± acres)Įstimated two ounces of gold per hour during last mining operation The potential for significant profits makes the area desirable for both small and large-scale mining operations. The region’s unique geology and high-grade ores continue to attract mining operations. The Woodchopper Creek Gold Claims have a rich history and remain a significant source of precious metals in the Yukon Territory. The lack of wildfire damage in this area enhances the value of the relatively pristine character when compared with neighboring landscapes that have suffered wildfire damage in the recent past. Chinook salmon spawn at the mouth of Woodchopper Creek upstream of its confluence with the Yukon River. The Yukon River supports three species of salmon at this location – coho, Chinook, and chum. These species use the property as either full-time or temporary habitat, making the property highly valuable for conservation purposes. It is comprised of highland, lowland, wetland, and riparian features that support more than forty wildlife species, including black bear, grizzly bear, caribou, Dall sheep, moose, wolf, and wolverine. Woodchopper Creek Gold Claim is part of the mixed forest/scrub-shrub permafrost ecosystem of interior Alaska. The area is characterized by rugged, mountainous terrain in the heart of the Tintina Gold Belt. One of the most notable aspects of the Woodchopper Creek Gold Claims is the region’s unique geology. The property’s 15 patented claims were periodically mined up through the 1980s, whereas the 37 unpatented claims remain undeveloped. ![]() Located in the Yukon-Koyukuk Borough between the towns of Circle and Eagle, Alaska, the property is an inholding situated within the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve managed by the US National Park Service (NPS). This offering, “Woodchopper Creek Gold Claim,” consists of a set of 52 claims representing a total of about 1,418± acres, with 15 of these claims (about 230± acres) patented and the remaining 37 claims (about 1,188± acres) unpatented. Woodchopper Creek was, and still is today, an attractive location for miners due to a significant amount of high-grade gold and other valuable minerals. One of the most prominent areas of the Klondike Gold Rush was the Woodchopper Creek region, located about 200 river miles downstream of Dawson City, the epicenter of the gold rush. The Klondike Gold Rush first began in 1896 when gold was discovered in the Yukon Territory. One of the most significant events in Alaska’s history was in full swing, The Klondike-Alaska Gold Rush. Onboard services: Dining car, baggage service (Anchorage and Fairbanks only), non-smoking cars, wheelchair access (Anchorage, Wasilla, Talkeetna and Fairbanks only).The year was 1898. Southbound, Fridays: March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 29, 2023ĭue to the nature of flagstop service, times may vary. Southbound, Wednesdays: February 15 & 22 March 1, 8, 15 & 22 April 3, 2023 Northbound Saturdays / Southbound Sundays Anchorage → Wasilla → Talkeetna → Hurricane Flagstop Area → Healy → Nenana → Fairbanks ![]()
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