<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Balance Sheet for Little Squaw Gold Mining Company (a development stage 
company) at December 31, 1997 (audited) and the Statement of Income for the
year ended December 31, 1997 (audited) and is qualified in its entirety by 
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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