Here's a SAVE that is a good starting point.
You can start in this fresh world - seed name Great White North - with resources all ready for you.
(See images for resources supplied in the chests - Lots of wood, as well as a good amount of gold, diamonds etc., sets of diamond tools ready for work, even some Obsidian.)

Looks like some nice mountain ranges off in the distance, set out on your adventure, let me know how is goes.