AK-14, HATCHER PASS — Little Susitna River

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AK-14, HATCHER PASS — Little Susitna River

Gold Mining Site AK • South-Central, Alaska County
Description
NE of Wasilla, About 5 miles from Hatcher Pass. This is a public use area that is open to anyone! Good gold has been found in the area. Independence Mine State Park is close by. Dredging the best way to go here. Nuggets, fine gold have been reported.
Historical Notes
Source: Tom Ashworth GPAA claim page (ak14.shtml). Public-use GPAA prospecting area near Hatcher Pass and Independence Mine State Park. Coordinates near Hatcher Pass / Little Susitna River. NE of Wasilla, About 5 miles from Hatcher Pass. This is a public use area that is open to anyone! Good gold has been found in the area. Independence Mine State Park is close by. Dredging the best way to go here. Nuggets, fine gold have been reported.
Status / Verification historical_site — Legendary or approximate

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