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Horsfeld

Horsfeld

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 3602 ft (1097.89 m)
About

on left bank of Beaver Creek, 10 mi. N of Ptarmigan Lake and 70 mi. NE of McCarthy; Alaska Range

History of Horsfeld

Roadhouse and settlement reported in 1914 by C. E. Giffin (in Capps, 1916, pl. 2), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).Named after miner, Joe Horsfeld who found gold in the area. Two cabins were built near the current site in 1911. In the 1970's, hunting guide Herb Stevens built another cabin, tent frames, and a corral. Horsfeld is currently operated by Wrangell Outfitters.

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