Sam Mines (s) Creek, Circle Mining District, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, USAi

Regional Level Types
Sam Mines (s) Creek	Creek
Circle Mining District	Mining District
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area	Census Area
Alaska	State
USA	Country

See also Ben Creek (CY003) and Sawyer Creek (CY028). This site is within the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve.
Location: Sam Creek is a northeast-flowing tributary of the Yukon River. The confluence is located in T. 6 N., R. 24 E., of the Fairbanks Meridian. Coordinates are for the cabin built near the mouth of Sam Creek (section 31, T. 6 N., R. 24 E., of the Fairbanks Meridian), although prospecting took place along the entire length of the creek. Most mining in this area was done on Ben Creek (CY003), which drains into Sam Creek about 7 miles from the mouth of Sam Creek. The location is accurate.
Geology: Sam Creek crosses Cretaceous to Tertiary sedimentary rocks that are the probable source of gold for other placers in this area (Dover and Miyaoka, 1988; Mertie, 1942). Small placer deposits have been found on the tributaries of Sam Creek, but reports of mining activity along Sam Creek may refer to its tributaries Ben Creek (CY003) and Sawyer Creek (CY028). Prospecting along Sam Creek began in 1888, and gold was also discovered on its tributary, Ben Creek (CY003). In 1910, there were 16 men working in the area around Sam Creek (Ellsworth and Parker, 1911). Sam Creek was also re-staked in 1938 (National Park Service, 1990).
Workings: Prospecting along Sam Creek began in 1888, and gold was also discovered on its tributary, Ben Creek (CY003). In 1910, there were 16 men working in the area around Sam Creek (Ellsworth and Parker, 1911). Sam Creek was also re-staked in 1938 (National Park Service, 1990).
Age: Quaternary?

Commodities (Major) - Au
Development Status: None
Deposit Model: Placer Au (Cox and Singer, 1986; model 39a).

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Link to USGS - Alaska:	CY027

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