Chistochina District — Copper River Region Alaska County

Sun shading (lidar)

Adjust simulated sun direction on the lidar hillshade. Azimuth = compass bearing of the light (0° north, 90° east). Altitude = height above the horizon (low = long shadows).

Historical map overlays

USGS scanned historical topographic maps. Enable an overlay and adjust its opacity. Works in 2D and 3D.

Sun azimuth: 315°   Sun altitude: 45°   Z factor: 1   Lidar opacity: 1
center: —   mouse: —   zoom: —

Chistochina District — Copper River Region Alaska County

Gold Mining Site AK • Copper River Region Alaska County County
Description
Near Gulkana in the northwest part of the Copper River Basin is the Chistochina District. The Chitna River and its tributaries Miller Gulch, Slate Creek, Big Four Creeks contain placer gold. The tributaries of the Chistochina River contain placer gold and platinum. Eagle Creek, Slate Creek, Granite Creek, The Slana River, Grubstake Creek, Slope Creek and most of the creeks around the village of Slana contain gold.
Historical Notes
Source: Tom Ashworth's Prospectors Cache (tomashworth.com / Tom Ashworth). Author: Tom Ashworth. Original page: copper_river_ak.shtml. Area: Chistochina District. Map coordinates are an approximate county/area centroid — not a precise claim site. Near Gulkana in the northwest part of the Copper River Basin is the Chistochina District. The Chitna River and its tributaries Miller Gulch, Slate Creek, Big Four Creeks contain placer gold. The tributaries of the Chistochina River contain placer gold and platinum. Eagle Creek, Slate Creek, Granite Creek, The Slana River, Grubstake Creek, Slope Creek and most of the creeks around the village of Slana contain gold.
Status / Verification historical_site — Legendary or approximate

Take Add Data / Take Notes

Log in or create an account to save private field notes for this location. Your notes are only visible to you.

Forgot password?
or

Enter your email and we'll send you a link to reset your password.

Back to log in
or