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Yukon History Galleries

Clinton Creek, Yukon : Clinton Creek was a company owned and operated asbestos mining town in the western Yukon near the confluence of the Yukon and Fortymile Rivers. It operated from 1966 to 1978, when it was closed and the buildings auctioned off. These photos were taken between 1972 and 1974 and have been scanned in from slides. Tip: The 4 x 6 or 8 x 12 sizes print with the least amount of cropping. The Cassiar... do you remember? website at www.cassiar.ca is devoted to keeping alive the memories of the now-closed company mining towns of Cassiar, British Columbia, Clinton Creek, Yukon Territory, and their former residents. Notice: The "30 Plus 1" Clinton Creek Reunion was held July 24, 25, and 26, 2009 in Whitehorse, Yukon.)

Clinton Creek, Yukon

Clinton Creek was a company owned and operated asbestos mining town in ...

Updated: Mar 18, 2012 10:46am PST

FortyMile, Yukon : This ghosttown at the confluence of the Yukon and FortyMile rivers was a vibrant Yukon community from 1887 to 1896. These images were taken in the early 1970's and have been scanned from slides.

FortyMile, Yukon

This ghosttown at the confluence of the Yukon and FortyMile rivers was ...

Updated: Mar 15, 2009 4:42pm PST