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Millroy's map of Alaska and the Klondyke gold fields, 1897. Creator: J. J. Millroy
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Millroy's map of Alaska and the Klondyke gold fields, 1897. Creator: J. J. Millroy
Millroy's map of Alaska and the Klondyke gold fields, 1897. The Klondike Gold Rush of 1898 began in earnest within 18 months of a major gold strike on Bonanza Creek, a tributary of the Klondike River near Dawson City, Canada. A mapmaker from Salt Lake City, J.J. Millroy, created this guide to the Klondike gold fields in 1897 using government and private surveys. The map was intended for use by the many prospective miners who soon were to descend upon the Yukon from around the world. The map shows the major routes to the Klondike gold fields (in red), including the Chilkoot, Chilkat, Copper River, Yukon River, Taku River, and Stikine River Routes. The map also highlights major shipping routes and the exact mileage from San Francisco and Seattle to Juneau and to various other points in Alaska that provided the best access to the interior routes to the Klondike gold fields. The map also shows mountain ranges with elevations marked in feet, bodies of water, and significant towns and cities in Alaska and Canada
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Millroy's Map of Alaska and the Klondike Gold Fields, 1897: A Guiding Light for Prospectors during the Klondike Gold Rush This historic map, created by J.J. Millroy in 1897, offers a fascinating glimpse into the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. The map was produced in response to the frenzy of prospectors from around the world, who were drawn to the Yukon Territory in Canada by the promise of gold. Millroy, a mapmaker from Salt Lake City, utilized government and private surveys to create this comprehensive guide to the Klondike gold fields. The map's primary focus was to aid the multitude of intrepid miners on their journey to the Klondike River, where the major gold discoveries were taking place near Dawson City. The map highlights the major routes to the Klondike gold fields, including the Chilkoot, Chilkat, Copper River, Yukon River, Taku River, and Stikine River Routes. The red lines on the map indicate these primary routes, which would become the lifelines for the thousands of prospectors who would make their way to the Klondike. Millroy's map also showcases significant shipping routes, providing essential information on the distances from major ports such as San Francisco and Seattle to key points in Alaska, including Juneau. This information was crucial for prospectors as they prepared for their journey, as it helped them determine the most efficient and cost-effective means of reaching the interior routes to the Klondike gold fields. The map is adorned with intricate detail, illustrating mountain ranges with their respective elevations marked in feet, bodies of water, and significant towns and cities in Alaska and Canada. Millroy's Map of Alaska and the Klondike Gold Fields, 1897, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of those who sought their fortunes during the Klondike Gold Rush.
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