Oskawalik River Occurrence, Aniak Mining District, Bethel Census Area, Alaska, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Oskawalik River Occurrence | Occurrence |
| Aniak Mining District | Mining District |
| Bethel Census Area | Census Area |
| Alaska | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
61° 32' 34'' North , 157° 39' 39'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked Creek | 105 (2016) | 43.4km |
Location: The Oskawalik River placer occurrence extends for about 1 mile east-northeast of Henderson Mountain. The coordinates are for the midpoint of the occurrence; it is at an elevation of about 500 feet in the SW1/4 sec. 20, T. 17 N., R. 47 W., of the Seward Meridian. The location is approximate. The occurrence is locality 31 of Miller and others (1989).
Geology: Cady and others (1955) were told of placer gold in the Oskawalik River, east-northeast of Henderson Mountain. No other information is available.
Workings: There was prospected in the area prior to 1951 (Cady and others, 1955). In 1982, the Oskawalik River near Henderson Mountain was staked for placer gold by the Kuskokwim Mining Company. These claims are no longer active.
Age: Unknown, but probably Quaternary.
Commodities (Major) - Au
Development Status: None
Deposit Model: Placer Au (Cox and Singer, 1986; model 39a).
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Other Databases
| Link to USGS - Alaska: | SM043 |
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North AmericaContinent
North America PlateTectonic Plate
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- Koyukuk ArcsVolcanic Arc
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