Wiseman, Alaska Overview
Wiseman, Alaska includes 0 nearby mines. Wiseman is a census-designated place (CDP) in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Alaska United States. The population was 14 at the 2010 census.Wiseman is a small mining community along the Middle Fork Koyukuk River in the Brooks Range. It was founded by gold miners who abandoned the Slate Creek (later Coldfoot) settlement around 1919. Robert Marshall wrote the book Arctic Village about his stay in this town around the year 1930.
Quick Facts
- Wiseman, Alaska has a population of 14 (based on numbers from 2010).
- Located in Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska.
- Wiseman, Alaska sits 360 meters (1,181.1 feet) above sea level feet above sea level.
Mines Summary
in Wiseman, Alaska
- 85 Total
- 22 Occurrences
- 17 Prospects
- 1 Plants
- 45 Producers
Wiseman, Alaska Mine Locations
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