Historic Coal Creek Gold Mining District - Yukon-Charley NPR | interesting place

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Operating from 1936 to 1977, dredging on Coal Creek unearthed 3.2 tons (92,036.385 fine ounces) of gold and 9,645.339 fine ounces of silver. The dredge stopped operation in 1977 1 mile from the Yukon River, where it remains today.

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www.nps.gov/yuch/planyourvisit/coalcreekdredge.htm

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Park Service area map:(PDF)
cms.akr.nps.gov/yuch/planyourvisit/upload/2006_YUCH_map...

Dredge photos & drawings:
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Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   65°18'54"N   143°9'55"W
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