Arkie Prospect(?), Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District), Sitka, Alaska, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Arkie Prospect(?) | - not defined - |
| Chichagof Mining District (Chicagof Mining District) | Mining District |
| Sitka | City Borough |
| Alaska | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
57° 6' 15'' North , 135° 23' 52'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sitka | 8,863 (2017) | 7.0km |
This prospect is now within the city of Sitka on private land.
Location: The Arkie prospect(?) is at an elevation of about 50 feet on the east side of Halibut Point Road, about 0.4 mile north of Halibut Point. The prospect is in the NE1/4 sec. 16, T. 55 S., R. 63 E. It is MAS no. 0021140158 (U.S. Bureau of Land Management, 2002). The location probably is accurate within about 0.5 mile.
Geology: The rocks in the vicinity of this prospect are part of the Jurassic and Cretaceous, Sitka Graywacke, which consists mainly of graywacke and argillite (Loney and others, 1975) The only information about this prospect is that a lode claim was staked for gold (U.S. Bureau of Land Management, 2002.
Workings: The only information about this prospect is that a lode claim was staked for gold.
Age: Jurassic or younger based on the age of the host rocks.
Commodities (Major) - Au
Development Status: None
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| Link to USGS - Alaska: | SI173 |
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