Hitchen

Hitchen Collection

1948

This summer color photo shows the alpine Talkeetna Mountain valley location of the Independence Mine and the Gold Cord mine. Taken from the road extension climbing to cross Hatcher Pass (behind and left of the photo), it shows the light colored mine facilities in the background near the valley floor. Independence mine buildings are the lighter structures at the lower level. Gold Cord facilities are slightly higher on the bench above. The Independence Mine excavation of gold ore comes from the mountain at left out of view in this photo. At right in immediate foreground a portion of the gravel Hatcher Pass Road (only open during summer) is apparent. Rugged mountains form the background side of the valley with blue sky and fluffy white clouds above.

Talkeetna Mountains north of Palmer, Alaska

Color 35mm slide

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