FORTYMILE RIVER GOLD DISTRICT
Fortymile Area, Tok, Alaska
$599,000 | 79.98± Acres
Fortymile River Gold District | Tok, Alaska
INTRODUCTION
Get away from it all and experience Alaska on this raw and remote parcel of land steeped in the heart of some of Alaska’s earliest gold rush-rich history in the Yukon. The first gold in the state was discovered in the Fortymile gold district about ten years before the Klondike gold rush began. Mining has been ongoing for over a century, with large-scale and small-scale operations. The area is still considered a productive gold mining area with several active mines and prospecting operations.
The property is located on the west side of Taylor Highway near the west fork campground trailhead, about 45 minutes from the town of Tok. Located 22 miles off Taylor Highway in an area known to locals as Mitchels Ranch, the property can be accessed by ATVs or snowmobiles. Potential exists to put in an airstrip and build your cabin from the timber on the land. Use it as your own personal hideaway or as a guide property.
The Fortymile gold district is also known for its beautiful wilderness and abundant wildlife. It is home to various big game animals, including massive Alaska-Yukon Moose, caribou, black and grizzly bears, wolves, lynx, and some of the largest porcupines you may ever see. Enjoy fishing in the nearby lakes and streams for grayling, sheefish, burbot, and white fish. Forage the land for cranberries, blueberries, and mushrooms or build a wilderness cabin and pan for gold.
Overall, the Fortymile River gold district is an important historical and economic region of Alaska, with a rich legacy of gold mining and unique natural beauty. It is an ideal destination for gold prospectors, sportsmen, and nature enthusiasts alike.
QUICK FACTS
• Located in the heart of Fortymile Gold District
• 79.98± acres
• Accessible
• Two streams on the property
• Some of the largest moose in Alaska
• Mild topography
• Fabulous hunting
• Room enough to build an airstrip
• Trees on site to build a log cabin
• Active gold mines in the area
Fortymile River Gold District | Tok, Alaska
LOCATION
The site is located on an existing Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public use trail that begins at approximately milepost 35 on Taylor Highway and extends approximately 24 miles westward to the property, U.S. Survey 7617. The trail is commonly referred to as the Mitchels Ranch Trail. One and two-tenths miles at the beginning and three miles at the end of the trail are on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands. The remainder of the access route is located on state land. The specific BLM-managed lands affected are CRM T24N R16E sec. 1 and 2, CRM T24N R13E sec. 1 and 2, and CRM T25N R13E sec. 34, 35, and 36.
From Fairbanks, Alaska, travel east on Alaska Highway (Highway 2) for approximately 214 miles to Taylor Highway (Highway 5), turn left, and travel north on Taylor Highway to approximately milepost (MP) 35.
From Anchorage, Alaska, travel northeast on Glenn Highway (Highway 1) for approximately 395 miles to Tok, Alaska. From Tok, head east on the ALCAN Highway, about 10 miles, and north on Taylor Highway to MP 35.
GETTING THERE AIRPORT SERVICES
Fairbanks International Airport is approximately 284 miles west of Chicken, Alaska.
Anchorage International Airport is approximately 402 miles southwest of Chicken, Alaska.
Chicken Airport has a 2,500-foot by 60-foot gravel surface runway. www.fayranches.com | (800) 238.8616 | info@fayranches.com
AREA HISTORY
The FortyMile River Gold Mining District in Alaska has a rich history dating back to the late 1800s. The first gold discovery in the area was made in 1886 by George Carmack, a prospector who stumbled upon a rich deposit of gold while fishing the Fortymile River. This discovery sparked a gold rush, drawing thousands of prospectors and miners to the area in search of their fortunes.
The Fortymile River Gold Mining District quickly became one of the most productive gold-mining regions in Alaska, with many small mines and placer operations established along the Fortymile River and its tributaries. The gold mines in the district were primarily placer mines, which involved extracting gold from streambeds and riverbanks using water-based methods such as sluicing and dredging.
The Fortymile River Gold Mining District played a significant role in the development of Alaska’s economy, as the gold mined there helped to finance the construction of roads, telegraph lines, and other infrastructure in the state. However, the gold rush was not without its challenges. Miners faced harsh conditions, including extreme cold and isolation, and competition for resources was fierce.
By the early 1900s, the gold mines in the Fortymile River Gold Mining District were in decline, as the easily accessible gold deposits had been depleted and mining technology had not yet advanced enough to make it economical to extract gold from the remaining deposits. Many miners left the area, and the gold rush came to an end.
• 79.98± Acres
CLIMATE
Climate charts courtesy of http://www.city-data.com/city/Tok-Alaska.html
Tok, Alaska, averages 35 inches of snow and 156 sunny days per year. July boasts the average high of 73 with January’s low around -19 degrees. This information was provided courtesy of https://www. bestplaces.net/climate/city/alaska/tok.
RECREATION
• Snowmobiling
• Camping
• ATVs
• UTVs
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Gold mining
• Gold panning
• Fishing
• Berry picking
H unting & W ildlife
• Alaska moose
• Caribou
• Grizzly bear
• Black bear
• Wolf
• Lynx
• Wolverine
• Upland game birds; ptarmigan and spruce grouse
• Abundant waterfowl in nearby lakes and ponds
MINERAL RIGHTS
All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the Seller will convey to the Buyer at closing. Mineral rights are not guaranteed. It is suggested that the Buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.
CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP
Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.
SUMMARY
Seclusion and adventure await you on your own piece of paradise in the Fortymile River gold district surrounded by state and BLM lands. Twenty-two miles off the west side of Taylor Highway sits 79.98± acres of scenic vistas accessible by UTV, ATV, Sherp, or snowmobile trails in the winter. Few privately owned lands in Alaska include ownership of the minerals as this parcel does. In addition to being a quality investment, it serves a dual purpose as a wilderness outdoor base camp for hunting, fishing, and other backcountry adventures. Build a cabin from the trees on the property and put in an airstrip for easy access, or just camp under the stars and pan for gold on the many nearby streams. Whatever your desire, you’re sure to find your fortune here, whether it be found in gold or in the rich experiences that are uniquely Alaska. With its endless beauty, Alaska truly is the last frontier.
$599,000
Terms possible with qualified buyer
This is an exclusive co-listing with Fay Ranches, Inc and Top Shelf Realty, LLC . Please contact Troy Dana at (360) 402-5500 | tdana@fayranches.com or Yvan Corbin at (907) 301-0875 | yvan@topshelfrealty. com to schedule a showing. An agent from Fay Ranches or Top Shelf Realty, LLC must be present at all showings unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com .
PRICE TERMS CONTACT NOTICE
Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.
