Mining operation, Chititu Creek, 1916 (AL+CA 377)
Summary
On verso of image: No. 7, Chititu, 1916
Filed in Alaska--Rivers--Chititu Creek
Chititu Creek flows northwest 7 miles to Nizina River, 9 miles southeast of McCarthy. This Indian name was reported in 1885 to mean "copper water." It was so named because of its dark brown (or copper) color. [Source: Donald Orth. Dictionary of Alaska Place Names: Geological Survey Professional Paper 567. Washington: United States Government Printing Office, 1967.
Subjects (LCTGM): Mining camps--Alaska--Chititu Creek; Rivers--Alaska
Subjects (LCSH): Chititu Creek (Alaska)
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images from the alaska western canada and united states collection
mining in alaska
rivers of alaska
canada
Date
1916
Source
Alaska, Western Canada and United States Collection
Link
Copyright info
public domain