Mining & minerals
USGS Placer Gold Occurrences — Alaska
Known placer gold deposit locations and occurrences from USGS records.
Why this data matters
- Alaska is the #2 placer gold state; placer occurrences guide recreational and commercial mining.
- Critical for small-scale miners and exploration companies assessing placer potential.
- Complements lode-focused datasets for a complete picture of gold mineralization.
Data source
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) |
| Service | USGS mineral occurrence and placer deposit databases |
| Coverage | Alaska |
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