Wiseman
Arctic Gold
State: Alaska
County: Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Founded: 1907
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Gold mining
Wiseman is an old gold mining settlement above the Arctic Circle, accessible via the Dalton Highway. About 11 hardy residents remain year-round. Historic log cabins survive. Featured in the book 'Arctic Village.'
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Difficult (remote)
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Above Arctic Circle
- 11 residents
- Arctic Village book
Location
Address: Wiseman, AK (Dalton Hwy)
Coordinates: 67.4333, -150.1