Independence Mines
The Independence Mines, now Independence Mine State Historical Park, is the site of a former gold mining operation in the Talkeetna Mountains, across Hatcher Pass from Palmer, Alaska.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Places of Interest
Highlights include Hatcher Pass.
Hatcher Pass
Mountain saddle
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Hatcher Pass is a mountain pass through the southwest part of the Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska. It is named after Robert Hatcher, a prospector and miner. Hatcher Pass is situated 2 miles southwest of Independence Mines.
Independence Mines
- Type: Park
- Also known as: “Independence Mine State Historic Park”, “Independence Mine State Historical Park”, and “Independence Mines, Alaska”
- Categories: gold mine and state historic site in the United States
- Location: Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Southcentral Alaska, Alaska, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
Discover Independence Mines from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Independence Mines” goes by many names.
- Hebrew: “מכרה אינדיפנדנס”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Independence Mine and Martin Mine.
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