Forklift Attachments Whitehorse

Forklift Attachments Whitehorse - With a population of roughly 26,418, Whitehorse is the biggest city within Yukon. It is located on the Alaska Highway in the southern section of Yukon. It is likewise the territories capital city. By area, the city of Whitehorse is ranked as the 79th largest city in the country. The Yukon River is bounded by downtown Whitehorse on one side and Riverdale on the other. The cities name is derived from the White Horse Rapids that used to be near Miles Canyon before the river was dammed. The rapids resembled the mane of a white horse. The climate within Whitehorse is much milder as opposed to other northern communities due to its location in the valley. In the summer months, there is roughly 20 hours of daylight.

The city of Whitehorse is bounded by mountains on three sides: Grey Mountain towards the east, Haeckel Hill towards the northwest and Golden Horn to the south. The construction of a hydroelectric dam during 1958 caused the White Horse Rapids to disappear under Schwatka Lake.

In 1896, gold was discovered in the Klondike by George Washington Carmack, Skookum Jim and Tagish Carlie. The first gold seekers arrived via the Chilkoot Pass but by the year 1897 people were arriving through steamship. Sadly, there were some incidents where boats were lost to the rapids. Five individuals likewise fell victim to the rapids.

Just west of Whitehorse lies the Whitehorse Copper Belt, which extends for roughly 30 km. Prospectors discovered copper there in the first year of the gold rush. Jack McIntyre declared the first claim on the 6th of July, the year 1898, with the second claim declared by Sam McGee on the 16th of July, the year 1899. Thus, two tram lines were constructed. One went from the east bank of the river towards the White Horse Rapids. The other tram ran on the river's west bank.

The economy in Whitehorse largely depends on the mining business, with several of the companies headquartered downtown. Thus, when mining industry is not prospering, the city finds itself showing signs of malaise. Unemployment increases and several inhabitants relocate to areas where jobs are more consistent.