Tofty, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States
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- Tofty
- Unincorporated Populated Place
- summer population 6, on E bank of Sullivan Creek, 7 mi. SW of Roughtop Mtn. and 35 mi. ESE of Tanana, Yukon-Tanana High.
- Mining camp developed as a supply point for the Sullivan Creek workings about 1908. A post office was established in 1908; discontinued in 1943 (Ricks, 1965, p. 65). Named for A. F. Tofty who discovered gold in the area, and is reported to have taken out 376 oz. in 6 weeks. He died in Britis8 Guiana in 1923.
- 65.093333365° 05' 36.0"N-150.8772222150° 52' 38.0"W
- Woodchopper 4.8 mi. SW
- Manley Hot Springs 9.5 mi. SE
- Baker 15 mi. SE
- (none listed within 15 mi.)
- 188 m
- 527659729
- Updated Apr 19, 2020