Porcupine, Alaska

Located near Mile 35 of the Haines Highway across the Klehini River, Porcupine encompasses 40 acres of historical structures from mining operations.

Gold discoveries along Porcupine Creek in 1898 established this seasonal community, which later gained prominence during Sunshine Mining Company operations from 1927 to 1936.

The remaining 25 structures from different construction periods represent the evolution of mining settlements in remote Alaskan territories during the early 1900s.

The National Register of Historic Places designation in 1976 helps preserve these structures while providing research opportunities for those studying early Alaskan mining communities.

The site contains structures in various stages of decay, creating a physical timeline of mining development patterns in southeastern Alaska.

Location: Alaska

GPS coordinates: 59.42222,-136.23722

Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:16