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How do I Find Information on Alaska Mining Claims?

The state of Alaska is famous for its wild and unexplored frontier, as well as gold mining. Gold was discovered in Alaska in 1849, and then in larger quantities in the mid 1880's which subsequently led to the Alaska gold rush in the Klondike region. Today gold and other precious minerals are still being found, claimed, and mined in Alaska. Numerous plots of land have been claimed, though much remains open for prospectors. In order to find information on Alaska mining claims, a few reputable resources should be sought out.

Instructions

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  Consult the Alaska Department of Natural Resources about mining claims in Alaska. This resource will be able to give you valuable information such as maps that detail known claim sites on state land.
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  Consult with the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to gain information on mining claims for Federal land. BLM can give you up to date information on existing claims, unclaimed territory, maps, and federal mining policies and regulations.
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  Research the Alaska Mineral Locations Database (MILS) or the Alaska Resource Data File (ARDF) to get up to date information on the location of minerals and claimed land. This resource can be accessed through the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website.
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  Log onto AMDS at AKMining.com and browse through the links provided. The AMDS website gives numerous links for prospectors, or for those wanting to learn about Alaska mining regulations, statutes, and claims information.

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