During the Klondike Gold Rush at the end of the 19th century, around 100,000 individuals ventured into Alaska and Canada's Yukon, hoping to strike it rich. As they traveled the tough path from Valdez, they found substantial copper deposits. The U.S. Army's development of the Valdez Trail established a primary route for miners. In 1902, the Miles Brothers documented this journey through photography, capturing the essence of life along the trail. Their digitized photographs now serve as a vital historical record, illustrating the era's challenges and community dynamics in the Alaskan interior.
The Klondike Gold Rush attracted 100,000 fortune seekers to Alaska and Canada's Yukon, leading to the discovery of significant copper deposits along the Valdez Trail.
The U.S. Army initiated work on the Valdez Trail, which became the critical route connecting the mining fields to Valdez during the gold rush.
In 1902, a team of photographers documented the evolving town and terrain, providing a remarkable visual history of life along the rugged Alaskan trail.
The digitized photographs from the Miles Brothers' collection offer an invaluable glimpse into the daily experiences of those who traversed the challenging Alaskan landscape.
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