Juneau, Alaska After the California gold rush, miners migrated up the Pacific Coast and explored the West, seeking other gold deposits. In 1880, Sitka mining engineer George Pilz offered a reward to any local chief in Alaska who could lead him to gold-bearing ore. Chief Kowee (Tlingit "Kaawa.ée") arrived with some ore, and several prospectors were sent to investigate. On their first trip to Gold Creek, they found deposits of little interest. However, at Chief Kowee's urging, Pilz sent Joe Juneau and Richard Harris back to the Gastineau Channel, directing them to Snow Slide Gulch (the head of Gold Creek). There they
Geospatial summary of the High Peaks/Summits of the Juneau Icefield Three peaks have been ascended. There are 4 officially named peaks. There is 1 unofficially named peak. There are 32 peaks that have not been named. The following table contains all peaks/summits within the boundaries of the Juneau Icefield that have an elevation range of to . There are 28 peaks within this elevation range. Two peaks have been ascended. There are 5 officially named peaks and 2 unofficially named peaks. There are 21 peaks that have not been named. The following table contains all peaks within the boundaries of the Juneau Icefield that have an elevation range of to