Quartz Gulch (historical) is a physical feature (valley) in Juneau Borough. The primary coordinates for Quartz Gulch (historical) places it within the AK 99801 ZIP Code delivery area.
Feature Name: | Quartz Gulch (historical) |
Category: | Alaska physical, cultural and historic features |
Feature Type: | Physical |
Class: | Valley |
Description: | Destroyed by The Glory Hole mine; extended west from Silverbow Basin, 4 km (2.5 mi) east of Juneau, Coast Mountains. |
History: | "Named by Richard Harris in 1880 because, ""it contained the most goldbearing quartz I had ever seen in one gulch."" (DeArmond, 1957, p35) (AK-T1/p787)" |
Borough: | Juneau Borough |
Latitude: | 58.3074989319 |
Longitude: | -134.345001221 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Quartz Gulch (historical): Quartz Gulch (historical).
NOTE: This map shows the HISTORICAL LOCATION of a feature that is no longer visible!
Note that you do not have the right to enter private property without the owner's permission. You do have a right to access goverment property that is open to the general public. The GNIS Feature Detail Report for Quartz Gulch (historical) does not include property ownership information.
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