Lodes of Gold in Hatcher Pass, Alaska
N 61° 38.000 W 149° 07.070
6V E 387757 N 6835159
This sign discribes the impact of finding gold in Hatcher Pass.
Waymark Code: WM9CBY
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 07/31/2010
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Here is the first paragraph of the sign:
"Lodes of Gold in Hatcher Pass
Robert Hatcher discovered rich gold-streaked quartz veins in the rugged Talkeetna Mountains 10 miles northwest of here in 1906. After additional discoveries, hard-rock mining propelled Hatcher Pass to second in production of lode gold in Alaska."
In addition, when you visit this waymark you will read about:
..Seeking the Source
....Rich Enough?
......Going for the Lode (Total gold production at Hatcher Pass is estimated at 623,874 ounces.)
Marker Name: Lodes of Gold in Hatcher Pass
Marker Type: Roadside
Addtional Information:
Centennial of the Alaska Gold Rush
Date Dedicated / Placed: State of Alaska
Marker Number: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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