The Surf Inlet Gold Mine was located on Princess Royal Island above Surf Inlet. Limited production began in 1902 and then ceased in 1905. The mine reopened production in 1917, after major development occurred. It was then operated by the Tonapah Belmont Development Company of Philadelphia. The mine closed in 1926. Three mines were opened in 1934 by Surf Inlet Consolidated Gold Mines, including the Surf Inlet Mine, the Pugsley Mine and the Belmont Mine. These closed permanently in 1943.
Custodial History
Donated by Bulkley Valley Museum/Dirk Mendel
Scope and Content
Folder containing stack of various Post Office documents and notes from the Surf Inlet Consolodated Gold Mines Ltd from the years 1940-43.
Topographical map of the Kitimat-Kitsumgallum area. Scale: 1:12670 or 1 inch equals 2 miles. Map shows the trail from Terrace to Kitimat and other trails used by settlers. Zymoetz wagon trail is also marked. Locations of all cabins are indicated.
Topographical map of the Kitimat-Kitsumgallum area. Scale: 1:12670 or 1 inch equals 2 miles. Map shows the trail from Terrace to Kitimat and other trails used by settlers. Zymoetz wagon trail is also marked. Locations of all cabins are indicated.
James 'Jim' Smythe served as Kitimat's first RCMP officer from March 1952 to September 1953. This photo was taken early in his police career, likely in Manitoba or Saskatchewan.
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Portrait of RCMP officer James Norman Smythe in his uniform and hat.
Photograph of possibly line 1 potline left where carbon paste plant is today. Recreational facilities + a bit of the hill on the right where the homes were. Also, water tower.
Photograph of possibly line 1 potline left where carbon paste plant is today. Recreational facilities + a bit of the hill on the right where the homes were. Also, water tower.