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Eagle
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| Current Population: |
129
(2008 DCCED Certified Population)
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| Incorporation Type: |
2nd Class City |
| Borough Located In: |
Unorganized |
| Taxes: |
Sales: None,
Property: 0 mills, Special: None
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| Location
and Climate |
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The City of Eagle and Eagle Village are located on the Taylor Highway, 6 miles west of the Alaska-Canadian border. Eagle is on the left bank of the Yukon River at the mouth of Mission Creek. The Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve is northwest of the area. The community
lies at approximately 64.788060° North Latitude
and -141.200000° West Longitude.
(Sec. 31, T001S, R033E, Fairbanks Meridian.)
Eagle is located in the
Fairbanks Recording District.
The area encompasses 1.0
sq. miles of land and 0.0 sq. miles
of water.
Interior Alaska experiences seasonal temperature extremes. January temperatures average -22 to -2 °F but can range as low as -60 °F; July temperatures average 50 to 72 °F. Average annual precipitation is 11.3 inches. Ice fog occurs during long cold spells. |
Topographic
map of
Eagle
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| The area has been the historical home to Han Kutchin Indians. Established as a log house trading station called "Belle Isle" around 1874, it operated intermittently as a supply and trading center for miners working the upper Yukon and its tributaries. Eagle City was founded in 1897 and was named after the nesting eagles on nearby Eagle Bluff. By 1898, the population had grown to over 1,700. A U.S. Army camp was established in 1899, and Fort Egbert was completed in 1900. Eagle became the first incorporated city in the Interior in January 1901. The Valdez-Eagle Telegraph line was completed in 1903. By 1910, Fairbanks and Nome gold prospects had lured away many, and the population had declined to 178. Fort Egbert was abandoned in 1911.
The population of the community consists of 7%
Alaska Native or part Native.
The adjacent Eagle Village is home to about 25 Natives. Subsistence activities are a part of the lifestyle.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 137, and vacant housing units numbered 79.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 48.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 48 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
14.29 percent,
although
50 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $36,042, per capita income was $20,221, and
16.53 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Most residents (about 70%) haul water from the community well, dug by hand in 1909. The school uses its own well and septic system. About 30% (21 occupied homes) have complete plumbing with individual wells and septic tanks. Outhouses are used by remaining unserved residents. City residents use the landfill in Eagle Village; however, a permitted septage disposal site is available.
Electricity is provided by Alaska Power Company.
There is one school located in the community,
attended by 21
students.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Eagle Village Health Clinic (907-547-2243).
Eagle is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 1C in the Interior Region. Emergency Services have summer highway, river and airport access. Emergency service is provided by volunteers
Auxiliary health care is provided by Eagle EMS/Ambulance (547-2243/2363_; Eagle Village Health Clinic (547-2243).
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Retail businesses, the school, mining, and seasonal employment, such as tourism and BLM firefighting, provide the majority of employment. Year-round earning opportunities are limited. Subsistence activities provide some food sources. One residents holds a commercial fishing permit.
Eagle has access to the state road system and Canada only during summer months via the Taylor and Top of the World Highways. A state-owned 3,600' long by 75' wide gravel airstrip is available; flights originate from Fairbanks and Tok. Float planes land on the Yukon River. There is no dock, but a public boat landing is available. During the summer, the Holland America Tour Boat is available between Dawson City and Eagle on the Yukon River. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
City -
City of Eagle
P.O. Box 1901
Eagle, AK 99738
Phone 907-547-2282
Fax 907-547-2338
E-mail eaglecty@aptalaska.net
Regional
Organizations
Regional Native Health Corporation - Tanana Chiefs Conference
P.O. Box 129
Tok, AK 99780
Phone 907-883-5181
Fax 907-883-1114
E-mail rose.isaac@tananachiefs.org
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