About the Kenai Gold Diggers Map
A free, interactive tool for exploring mining claims across Alaska — built and maintained by the Kenai Gold Diggers community.
What is this map?
The Kenai Gold Diggers Map is a public, interactive web map that displays active and pending mining claims across Alaska. It pulls live data from the Alaska Division of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), so the information you see reflects the current state of claim filings.
Overlaid on top of that claim data are PLSS township and section boundaries, property lines (visible at close zoom), and multiple base layers including USGS Topo, satellite imagery, and street maps — giving you the full picture of any area you're researching.
Who maintains it?
This map is maintained by the Kenai Gold Diggers, a community of recreational and small-scale miners based on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. We built this tool to make claim research more accessible for prospectors, landowners, and anyone curious about mineral rights in the state.
How to use the map
Choose your base layer
Switch between USGS Topo, satellite, and street views using the layer control in the top-right corner.
Toggle claim layers
Turn state (DNR) and federal (BLM) mining claim layers on or off to focus on what matters to you.
Click to identify
Click any claim or parcel on the map to see its details — claim name, holder, status, and more.
Search locations
Use the search bar to jump to a place name or enter a latitude/longitude directly.
Drop and export pins
Mark spots of interest, rename your pins, drag them to adjust, and export your collection as a GeoJSON file.
Use your GPS
Hit the GPS button to centre the map on your current location — handy when you're out in the field.
Data disclaimer
Claim data is sourced directly from Alaska DNR and BLM public services and is provided for informational purposes only. Always verify claim status through official state and federal channels before making any decisions based on this map.