Amalik Bay Archeological District
National Historic Landmark

Amalik Bay Archeological District

King Salmon, Dillingham County, Alaska
Listed
April 4, 2005
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
05000460

About this property

The Amalik Bay Archeological District is a geographic area with a significant number of archaeological sites in Alaska. It is located on the Pacific coast of Katmai National Park and Preserve, in the mainland portion of Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska. The most important site in the bay is on Mink Island, which contains evidence of human habitation from 7,300 to 500 years ago, and is one of the oldest known places of human habitation on the Alaska Peninsula. The site is located on the shore of the island and is subject to erosive tides; the National Park Service has installed a revetment to protect the site. The site has extremely well-preserved stratigraphy showing occupation sites and dietary evidence. The district was designated a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Location

King Salmon, Dillingham County, Alaska
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Amalik Bay Archeological District listed on the National Register?

Amalik Bay Archeological District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 4, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Amalik Bay Archeological District?

Amalik Bay Archeological District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Amalik Bay Archeological District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Amalik Bay Archeological District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

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