Some proper names have many meanings. Some are associated with certain associations, and little is known of other interpretations.
A bit about gold
Klondike - where is it? The area is located on the territory of the Yukon. It occupies the northwestern part of Canada, near Alaska. Nearby are several small towns and the Klondike River, which flows into the Yukon River.
The area was not particularly remarkable until gold was found here. At the end of the XIX century, the territory became a place of pilgrimage for dozens of adventurers and seekers. The famous Klondike Gold Rush began in 1897. A year later, it ended, but the development of the precious metal did not stop. Gold is still being mined .
In August 1896, three miners found gold on the banks of a small stream. The news quickly spread, after some time they learned about it in Europe. A fever has begun! This became the topic of all newspapers and conversations in secular society. Huge ships were sent to the development area, which returned with a load of gold. Klondike is a world famous source of precious metal, and has been going on for many years. The first ships arrived with tons of gold!
Fever: how was it?
For a long time the place of gold mining was the banks of the Sixtimile and Fortortail rivers. The ponds got their names from the distances that had to be overcome in order to get to the two nearest cities. Klondike is a place not far from these rivers.
Many events of the time of the "fever" are associated with the name of Robert Henderson. He discovered the Rabbit Creek Creek, and the bottom of the pond lurked a huge amount of gold. Henderson talked about the find to a fellow traveler - George Carmack, but the conversation was heard by the Indian Jim Skukum. He and Charlie Dawson were destined to find the precious metal nuggets . It was hard to say who was the first - each told his own version. One thing is certain - since 1896, a mass pilgrimage to Klondike began. That this wonderful place has become known in Europe. The stream, in the waters of which a nugget was discovered, was called Eldorado - from the Spanish word "gilding" or "gilded". So in the days of the Conquista they called a mythical, fabulously rich country.
Plots around a profitable place quickly staked out. Not everyone believed in the wealth of these lands. Some deliberately abandoned their sites, but others continued to work and quickly got rich. The situation with the distribution of ownership has become more complicated. William Ogilvy raised the question of the need to resolve the division of plots. According to his reports, the lands of Klondike concealed untold wealth.
Gold prospectors began to look for routes to the mines.
How to get to Klondike?
Simultaneously with the outbreak of "fever", maps and schemes began to appear that indicated how to get to the cherished places of gold mining. Many routes were false. The most famous was the land road: it started in Seattle, then the gold miners followed to Vancouver, after - to Skagway. The route ended with the Yukon River - along it, searchers went downstream. Getting to Klondike was the easiest way. The waterway ran almost completely along the Yukon. The third way is Canadian. From Edmonton, they should have sailed the Mackenzie River. The finish is the same Yukon.
The main land route was called Juneau. He ran through the Chilkut Pass. There has always been a huge number of people wishing to find their gold mine. It is worth noting that the pass did not have the necessary bandwidth.
Consequences of the Gold Rush
Mining territories in the Yukon received the legal status of an independent unit. The capital is Dawson. Simply put, the independent Yukon included all areas of gold mining. The separation of this area was a consequence of the need to create a legislative framework for the regulation of precious metal mining.
The specialization of the region significantly affected its well-being and infrastructure. There were transport routes. Water vehicles were especially in demand. At the beginning of the twentieth century, a winter track appeared, and a railway was laid. Several cities were founded, including CloseSlite.
The Gold Rush in Klondike had an impact on cultural life. The famous writer Jack London lived in Alaska. He personally went along the difficult route of prospectors, collecting materials for a new work. Events in Klondike are described in such works as “Call of the Ancestors”, “White Fang”, “Smoke Bellew”. Some of them were filmed. Fever has affected the culture and way of life of indigenous peoples.
We can safely say that the “Klondike” is not only a gold mine, but also a vivid social phenomenon of the late XIX - early XX century.
By the river
Gold mines are mainly located on the banks of the Klondike River - this is the right tributary of the Yukon. The length of the water stream is about 165 km. The source is in the Ogilvy Mountains. The origin of the name is Native American. The Khan tribe named the Tron Dake River, and the name became Klondike thanks to the Europeans - it was too difficult for them to pronounce a complex phrase.
The original name in the translation meant "driven water." The river received its name from the pillars that the Indians installed in a pond for catching salmon. There was a lot of fish, but even more - precious metal.
Since the time of the “fever”, the name Klondike has become a synonym for wealth, gold, and good.
Yukon highway
Klondike ... What is it? In addition to the river and territory, this name is the track that runs in British Columbia. It connects the USA and Alaska. Passes through the city of Dawson in Canada.
The route with a length of about 700 km is also called the Alaskan route. The largest part passes through the Yukon. For a long time, it was divided into southern and northern. The first part was discovered in the late 70s of the twentieth century. The route was used by indigenous peoples. Along the road you can see many abandoned mines associated with the times of the "silver rush". Also here is the William Moore Bridge, which is considered a unique building. The northern part refers us to the time of mass gold mining. It is much longer than the south - more than 500 km.
Thus, the times of the "gold rush" in Klondike gave names to several geographical objects. Also such a name are cities in the states of Wisconsin and Texas.
Let's play gold diggers
Popular among users of social networks, the game "Klondike" is a fascinating quest with elements of strategy. The goal is to find the lost expedition of gold miners. The main character is a young man who is looking for his father.
Here you can build, search for gold, sell and buy the necessary artifacts. Players complete fascinating quests to earn resources to purchase building materials, animals, or tools. Many items can be sold or presented to other gamers.
One important resource is the Klondike Wind. You can get it for free and give it to anyone, at your discretion. Other resources can be replenished, track their number using the game navigation.
The word "Klondike" has several meanings, but for most it is associated with wealth, gold, enrichment.