Ghost town record · Yukon-Koyukuk, Alaska

Holikachuk

A ghost town site in Yukon-Koyukuk, Alaska.

Record

About Holikachuk

Holikachuk or Huligachagat is an abandoned village on the Innoko River in the U.S. state of Alaska.

This is a site record: what public sources say about Holikachuk, gathered in one place. We haven't written a full guide yet, so history, current access and photos are still to come. Treat the status as unknown until a guide confirms it.

Map

Where Holikachuk is

USGS topographic map around Holikachuk
USGS topographic map, The National Map (public domain). The pin marks the coordinates in the record; old townsites are often a little off.

Historic maps

3 historic USGS maps cover Holikachuk

Topographic sheets from the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection (public domain), oldest first. Older sheets often show the camp, mines and roads while the place was alive. The downloads are large map scans; USGS topoView shows them in the browser.

Directions

Getting there

Before you go

  • Many ghost town sites are on private land, active mining claims or tribal land. Check land status and ask permission.
  • Roads to old townsites are often unmaintained dirt. Map apps may route over closed or impassable tracks.
  • Removing artifacts from public land is illegal under federal and most state laws.

Sources

Sources

  1. Wikipedia, "Holikachuk, Alaska": coordinates and summary.
  2. Wikidata Q3906637.
  3. USGS 3D Elevation Program, elevation at the coordinates.
  4. USGS The National Map and Historical Topographic Map Collection (public domain).