Washington Creek

OccurrencePlatinumPlacerUSGS MRDS

Location

StateAlaska
Coordinates65.24898, -142.37062

Commodities

PrimaryPlatinum
TertiaryGold

Mine Details

StatusOccurrence
TypePlacer
Discovery Year1977
Data SourceUSGS MRDS
Source ID10208999

What This Means

This location is classified as a mineral prospect or occurrence — a site where minerals have been identified but no significant mining has taken place. These sites typically have minimal environmental impact but indicate the presence of mineral deposits in the area.

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