Ophir, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States
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- Ophir
- Unincorporated Populated Place
- on W bank of Innoko River, near mouth of Ophir Creek and 35 mi. NW of McGrath, Kilbuck-Kuskokwim Mts.
- Prospectors' name reported in 1908 by A. G. Maddren, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Discorvery of gold along Ophir Creek early in 1908 led to the establisment of a recording office in early summer 1908. Ophir Post Office was operated at intervals from 1909 to 1957. Its population in 1910 was 122; in 1920, 22; in 1930, 19; and in 1950, 68.
- 63.144722263° 08' 41.0"N-156.5194444156° 31' 10.0"W
- Ganes Creek 4.7 mi. SE
- (none listed within 15 mi.)
- 173 m
- 223036569
- Updated Apr 19, 2020