National Register of Historic Places

Aluakpak

Wainright, North Slope County, Alaska
Listed
March 17, 1980
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
80004555

About this property

Aluakpak, also known as Coal Mine #3, is a historic Native Alaskan coal mine site in the North Slope Borough of Arctic Alaska. It is located on the east bank of the Kuk River, 15 miles (24 km) upriver from Wainwright. The site includes a major outcropping of coal deposits, a camp site that has seen use since the 19th century by Natives mining coal, and a nearby reindeer herding camp site also associated with the coal deposits. Coal became an important source of fuel to the native population after the introduction of iron stoves, and this site was historically significant as it was midway between the coast and inland hunting areas. Although most residences in Wainright are now heated with oil, its residents still use this site to supplement that usage. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Location

Wainright, North Slope County, Alaska
70.41214, -159.85921

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When was Aluakpak listed on the National Register?

Aluakpak was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 17, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Aluakpak?

Aluakpak is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

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