Just a short distance southwest of the summit of Anvil Mountain and the remains of the White Alice Antennas is Anvil Rock. This iconic landmark was named by early miners for its resemblance to a blacksmith's anvil. Anvil Rock's historical significance is deeply intertwined with the gold rush era of the late 1800s. The nearby Anvil Creek was the site of the first major gold discovery in 1898, leading to the rapid rise of the boom-town known as Anvil City (renamed Nome in 1899), which were both named after this rock. From this vantage point, you get panoramic views over Nome to the vast expanse of the Bering Sea, Cape Nome, and the majestic Kigluaik Mountains. You also might see musk oxen, a diverse array of bird species, reindeer, and red foxes, as well as wildflowers in the spring.

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