Energy, Mines, and Resources

Yukon Mining Recorder

 Interim Sub-surface Withdrawal - Peel Watershed Region

The Yukon is divided into four mining districts with respective Mining Recorders in Watson Lake, Whitehorse, Mayo and Dawson City. These offices provide staking guidelines, information sheets, assistance, and information on ground open for staking. When an individual is entertaining the idea of staking a piece of ground, it is always beneficial to visit the district office first and familiarize oneself with the current legislation and regulations, and talk with the staff at the Mining Recorder's office. Our aim is to provide you with all the information you require and to assist you in any way we can.

Mining Claims Maps (PDF)

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Placer Map-based Selection


Quartz Map-based Selection

GIS Data for Download

The files are in ESRI shapefile format. To view the files, follow the instructions below.

  1. Download the zip file(s) and extract the files to a known location on your computer.
  2. To view the shapefile, use ArcExplorer, ArcView, or other GIS Software which will open shapefiles. If you don’t have the software, you can download ArcExplorer for free from ESRI at http://www.esri.com/software/arcexplorer/
  3. Use the Add Data button, browse to the location of the stored files and load the data into the viewer.
  4. If you have any further questions or concerns, contact julie.houle@gov.yk.ca

Disclaimer for Responsibility of Content

This information is provided as a public service. Although we endeavor to ensure that the information is as current and as accurate as possible, errors do occasionally occur. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information. If there are any discrepancies between maps downloaded from the web or acquired from the Mining Recorders office, the office version has authority. Readers should, where possible, verify the information before acting on it.

Disclaimer for Responsibility for Sites Linked to

The web sites linked to are created by or for organizations outside of the Yukon Government, and those organizations are responsible for the information contained within their respective sites. These sites may not be available in French. Any specific comment or inquiries regarding those sites should be directed to the individual organization.

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