Discovery Claim on Pedro Creek - Fairbanks, Alaska
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 65° 00.506 W 147° 30.008
6W E 476423 N 7209487
Site where gold was discovered in the Fairbanks area which led to the development of Fairbanks open to public gold panning.
Waymark Code: WMAY0X
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 03/09/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Neos2
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Site where Felix Pedro discovered gold in 1902 which led to development of Fairbanks. The site is open to public gold panning. No mechanical equipment or sluice boxes are allowed. Gold flakes are often found, occasionally small nuggets are also found.
Fossils: no

Gems: no

Meteorites: no

Minerals: yes

Rock Types:
Various gravel types with gold flakes and occasional small nuggets.

Admission price: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Hours of Operation: Not listed
Visit Instructions:
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