Independence Mines, Alaska
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The Independence Mines, now Independence Mine State Historical Park, is the site of a former gold mining operation in the Talkeetna Mountains, across Hatcher Pass from Palmer, Alaska. The area's minin
Remains of the tram and work camp
Independence Mines from Microdot
One of the structures associated with the Independence Mines
Looking down into the Matanuska Valley from above Independence Mines
Hatcher Pass
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Hatcher Pass is a mountain pass through the southwest part of the Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska. It is named after Robert Hatcher, a prospector and miner. The nearest cities are Palmer and Wasilla appro
Independence Mines, Alaska
…The Independence Mines, now Independence Mine State Historical Park, is the site of a former gold mining operation in the Talkeetna Mountains, across Hatcher Pass from Palmer, Alaska. The area's mining history dates to at least 1897, when active claims were reported in the vicinity of Fishook Creek. These early…
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Gold Cord Lake in Hatcher Pass
The Independence Mine State Historic Park offers tours in the summer months
Looking down the Little Su River and across the Matanuska Valley in the Chugach Mountains, from near Hatcher Pass.