McGrath District — Kuskokwim River Region

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McGrath District — Kuskokwim River Region

Gold Mining Site AK • Kuskokwim River Region, Alaska County
Description
The area drained by the Kuskokwim River, above Stony River makes up the McGrath District. Candle Creek was very productive in the early years and still produces today. Moore, Hidden and Ruby Creeks all contain gold.
Historical Notes
Source: Gold Fever Prospecting — Alaska Gold Prospecting Locations. Compiled by Tom Ashworth (Prospectors Cache / goldfeverprospecting.com). Area: McGrath District. Documented gold mining or prospecting 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 Many large areas in Alaska are withdrawn from mineral entry.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, above Stony River makes up the McGrath District. Candle Creek was very productive in the early years and still produces today. Moore, Hidden and Ruby Creeks all contain gold.
Status / Verification historical_site — Legendary or approximate

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