Placer deposits, in addition to their intrinsic value, serve as indicators of areas of potential development of lode deposits. Alaska is known for its very rich Placer Deposits that are being discovered and mined even today. This book is a complete inventory of known placer deposits and prospects in the state along with their history and geologic setting. 14 Regions and 67 mining districts are covered in this book. Originally Published as Bulletin 1374 by the USGS this long out of print publication is now available from Sylvanite Publishing once again.