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Our Communities
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South Naknek |
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| Current Population: |
121 (2002 est. by State Demographer, DOL/WD)
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Unincorporated |
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| Borough Located In: |
Bristol Bay Borough |
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| School District: |
Bristol Bay Borough Schools |
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| Regional Native Corporation: |
Bristol Bay Native Corporation |
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BBEDC Board Representitive: |
Name: Ted Angasan |
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City Contact: |
Phone: (907) 246-8614 |
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Tribal Council Contact: |
Phone: (907) 246-8614 |
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Location:
South Naknek is located on the south bank of the Naknek River on the Alaska Peninsula, 297 miles southwest of Anchorage. It lies just west of the Katmai National Park and Preserve. It lies at approximately 58.71556° North Latitude and -156.99806° West Longitude.
(Sec. 11, T017S, R047W, Seward Meridian.)
South Naknek is located in the Kvichak Recording District.
The area encompasses 95.0 sq. miles of land and 2.5 sq. miles of water.
The climate is mainly maritime, characterized by cool, humid, and windy weather. Average summer temperatures range from 42 to 63; average winter temperatures range from 29 to 44. Extremes from -46 to 88 have been recorded. Total precipitation is 20 inches annually, including 45 inches of snowfall. Fog is common during summer months.
History:
This area was first settled over 6,000 years ago, and was historically Sugpiaq Aleut territory. The Sugpiaqs traveled between Katmai and the Naknek River, pursuing seasonal food sources. South Naknek was settled permanently after the turn of the century as a result of salmon cannery development. Some villagers relocated from New and Old Savonoski, near the "Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes." This is one of the many villages along the coast where Laplanders were brought in to herd reindeer. The herds were purchased in the 1930s by the BIA for the local Native economy, and were a welcome addition to villagers' diets.
Culture:
South Naknek is a traditional Sugpiaq Aleut village with a fishing and subsistence lifestyle.
Economy:
Commercial fishing and salmon processing are the mainstays of South Naknek's economy. 43 residents hold commercial fishing permits. Trident Seafoods operates in South Naknek. A second processing facility, owned by Wards Cove Packing, closed in 2002. Most other employment is in public services. A few people trap, and most residents depend on subsistence hunting and fishing. Salmon, trout, caribou, rabbit, porcupine and seal are utilized.
Facilities:
Individual water wells and septic systems serve the majority of the community; others use the piped water and sewer system. 30 homes were recently connected to the piped water and sewer systems. Two permitted landfills are available; one operated by the Borough and one by Peter Pan Seafoods. Power lines cross the Naknek River 5 miles east of Naknek and connect to South Naknek. Students from 6th grade through high school are flown to Naknek daily to attend school.
Transportation:
South Naknek is accessible by air or sea. There is a State-owned 2,200' lighted gravel airstrip one mile south of the community. Construction of a crosswind runway is underway. The PAF Cannery airport lies 3 miles to the southeast. It has a 750' dirt strip and a 650' crosswind strip. Scheduled and charter flight services are available. A 3,000' designated stretch of the Naknek River is used by float planes. The frozen river provides an ice road to Naknek and King Salmon in winter. There is an unmaintained dirt road to New Savonoski. The Borough operates a mid- and high-tide cargo dock at South Naknek with 200' of berth space to accomodate barges. Trucks, cars, ATVs, snowmachines and boats are used extensively for local travel.
Climate:
The climate is mainly maritime, characterized by cool, humid, and windy weather. Average summer temperatures range from 42 to 63; average winter temperatures range from 29 to 44. Extremes from -46 to 88 have been recorded. Total precipitation is 20 inches annually, including 45 inches of snowfall. Fog is common during summer months.
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