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Aniak District — Kuskokwim River Region

Gold Mining Site AK • Kuskokwim River Region, Alaska County
Description
The area drained by the Kuskokwim River and its tributaries above Bethel as far as and including, the Stony river is covered in this district. The Tuluksak River, Bear and California Creeks and their tributaries near Nyac contain placer gold. The Salmon River and its tributaries, including Marvel Creek contain placer gold. Canyon Creek, a tributary of the Kwethluk River is a placer producing Creek. The Crooke Creek Basin, including Donlin Creek and Snow Gulch contain placer gold. The George R...
Historical Notes
Source: Gold Fever Prospecting — Alaska Gold Prospecting Locations. Compiled by Tom Ashworth (Prospectors Cache / goldfeverprospecting.com). Area: Aniak District. Documented placer gold or recreational panning area. Coordinates geocoded to the named place or district. Verify claim status, private land, and current regulations before prospecting. Many large areas in Alaska are withdrawn from mineral entry. The area drained by the Kuskokwim River and its tributaries above Bethel as far as and including, the Stony river is covered in this district. The Tuluksak River, Bear and California Creeks and their tributaries near Nyac contain placer gold. The Salmon River and its tributaries, including Marvel Creek contain placer gold. Canyon Creek, a tributary of the Kwethluk River is a placer producing Creek. The Crooke Creek Basin, including Donlin Creek and Snow Gulch contain placer gold. The George River and its Tributary, Julian Creek contain placer gold. Murray Gulch and New York Creek are rich in placer gold. The upper Holitna River Basin, including Taylor and Fortyseven Creeks contain placer gold. Buy Alaska Gold Nuggets or try some of our Nome Alaska Beach Gold Panning Concentrates
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