Around 1860 an expedition led by J. Rosenberg set out to discover
gold. Even though some gold was discovered near Victoria, the government decided not to pursue the matter. Rosenberg however persisted, established the
New-York and Surinam Company, and finally received a concession in 1870. The company failed to meet its objectives, and the concession was nullified in 1874. Klaaskreek is situated in the proximity of the
Brokopondo Reservoir. In 1958 Klaaskreek was designated as one of the transmigration towns for the inhabitants of the area that was flooded after the construction of the
Afobaka Dam, and the main settlement for people from
Ganzee. Klaaskreek is a
tribal river
resort, and a beach called Benastrand.
Medische Zending operates a clinic in the town. ==Towns==