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When the Turnagain Arm Gold Rush began to die down, Sunrise continued to be an important waypoint for the Iditarod Trail system that linked Seward with other mining camps to the north such as Knik, Iditarod, and Nome. During summers, packers carried supplies from milepost 34 of the Alaska Northern Railway over Johnson Pass to Sunrise where supplies were transferred to boats and then ferried
Reports of gold in the Turnagain Arm circulated in the early 1880''s. Miners staked claims on the south side of Turnagain Arm in 1883 and 1884. Miners rushed to the area of the Arm. The supply towns of Hope and Sunrise soon developed. Prospectors visited creeks and their tributaries beginning in 1885. With the exception of Crow Creek, miners did not discover significant amounts of gold. A small
For auction Turnagain Arm Gold Mining Company. An Arizona Corporation. Gold Bond Bonded Property In Oregon Excellent condition. Medium fold marks. Issued 2
Girdwood got its name from a gold miner named James Girdwood who staked the first claim on Crow Creek in 1896. Two years later, that claim had turned into the most productive of all the Turnagain Arm gold strikes. Some of the original buildings and sluices at the working mine still stand for visitors to see but the real fun is learning to pan for gold and then taking those skill to the area creeks.
Crow Creek is a stream in the Chugach Mountains, Alaska, is the only notable tributary of Glacier Creek, which enters Turnagain Arm from the north, 12 miles (19 km) from its eastern end. The stream is notable as the site of ongoing gold mining since the late 19th century.
A last cautionary tale of the Turnagain Arm regards the glacial silt mudflats that line much of the Turnagain Arm. The small, angular grains compact around objects, such as feet, locking them into the mud. On July 15, 1988, Adeana and Jay Dickison headed for the Turnagain Arms eastern terminus, near Portage, for some recreational gold dredging. Only 18 years old, Adeana married Jay a month
The Turnagain Arm Shuttle is a comprehensive Tour Company providing an assortment of guided tours and mainline transport to selfguided adventures along the Turnagain Arm. We have prepared this site as your quick reference to help you focus on the life changing experience you want to create. Here you will find helpful links to plan your adventure and activities. Book A Ride Schedule. Toggle
For Sale Turnagain Arm Gold Mining Company Gold Bond. An Arizona corporation. Stock issued 721906. Excellent condition. Medium fold marks. Certificate # 1556. Certificate size 15quot; x quot;. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Shipping and handling.
Indian Valley Mine offers visitors the opportunity to learn gold panning, browse through an assay building mini museum and visit our gift shop, or simply sit back in one of our rocking chairs and breath in the panoramic view of the Turnagain Arm. Admission is only per person. We''d love for you to connect with us online. We occasionally share fun photos of wildlife on the property, group
Some ended up on the Turnagain Arm and the Kenai Peninsula. Gold had originally been discovered by a Russian mining engineer in 1848 on the Upper Kenai River. Larger discoveries would not take place until the late 1880s and 1890s, when prospectors iscovered more gold along the Turnagain Arm and Resurrection Creek. In 1895, gold claims were made at Mill Creek, SixMileCreek and Girdwood
Indian Valley Mine offers visitors the opportunity to learn gold panning, browse through an assay building mini museum and visit our gift shop, or simply sit back in one of our rocking chairs and breath in the panoramic view of the Turnagain Arm. Admission is only per person.
Mines probably located in the HopeSunrise area on the Turnagain Arm side of the Kenai Peninsula, where gold was discovered in 1895. This area is not far from the very first discovery of gold in Alaska by the Russians in 1849.
Details about Turnagain Arm Gold Mining Company Gold Bond Recorded in Baker City, Oregon . Turnagain Arm Gold Mining Company Gold Bond Recorded in Baker City, Oregon . Item Information . Condition:not specified. Time left: d. h. m. s. day. hour. hours. Time left: 9d 12h . The listing has ended. Starting bid: US shipping [ 0 bids] Your max bid: Place bid. Resume bidding, if the page
Indian Valley Mine is significant for its association with small mining operations after the Alaska gold rush era,, and with early settlement activity on the north side of Turnagain Arm. Reports of gold in the Turnagain Arm circulated in the early 1880''s.
Mines probably located in the HopeSunrise area on the Turnagain Arm side of the Kenai Peninsula, where gold was discovered in 1895. This area is not far from the very first discovery of gold in Alaska by the Russians in 1849.
Palmer Creek is a waterway in the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, is an affluent of Resurrection Creek, itself a tributary of Turnagain Arm.. Geography. Palmer Creek flows northwest for 11 miles (18 km) before reaching Resurrection Creek. Hope is located miles ( km) to the north. Its upper portion flows for 6 miles ( km) through a broad, roundbottomed valley, while its lower part
Mines probably located in the HopeSunrise area on the Turnagain Arm side of the Kenai Peninsula, where gold was discovered in 1895. This area is not far from the very first discovery of gold in Alaska by the Russians in 1849.
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