Clear Creek Yukon Placer Gold Data with Historical Production Figures

Government of Yukon data details placer gold mining in the Clear Creek drainage since 1900. Approximately 129,000 crude ounces (4012 kg) of gold have been reported since 1941, including dredging operations from 1941 to 1955 and 1981 to 1987. The dataset describes gold morphology, glacial history, and the distribution of associated heavy minerals like cassiterite and scheelite.

Use Cases

• Analyze historical gold production trends based on reported ounces and dredging periods
• Model gold distribution patterns based on glacial history and meltwater transport described
• Identify potential locations for heavy minerals like cassiterite and scheelite based on documented concentrations
• Study placer gold morphology variations from crystalline to nuggets based on described forms

Strengths

• Includes specific historical production figures: 129,000 crude ounces of gold reported since 1941
• Provides detailed geological context including glacial periods (pre-Reid, Reid, McConnell) and their impact
• Lists specific associated heavy minerals found: cassiterite, scheelite, galena, pyrite, arsenopyrite

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Precise locations for some heavy mineral pockets are not documented

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon

Collection Method

Likely compiled from historical mining reports and geological studies.

Time Range

Historical data from 1900 to present, with specific production periods 1941-1955 and 1981-1987.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 15:56:01.611790; freshness should be verified

Geography

Clear Creek drainage, central Yukon, Canada, including Left Clear Creek, Josephine Creek, and Big Creek.