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Lake Louise
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| Current Population: |
84
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Taxes: |
Sales: None,
Property: 9.98 mills (Borough), Special: 5% Bed Tax (Borough); 5.29% Tobacco Excise Tax (Borough)
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| National Flood Insurance Program Participant: |
Yes |
| Coastal Management District: |
Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
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| Location
and Climate |
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Lake Louise lies 32 miles northwest of Glennallen, on the western border of the Mat-Su Borough, north of the Glenn Highway. Lake Louise Road is 19.3 miles long, from mile 159.8 of the Glenn Highway. The community
lies at approximately 62.282180° North Latitude
and -146.543850° West Longitude.
(Sec. 20, T006N, R007W, Copper River Meridian.)
Lake Louise is located in the
Chitina Recording District.
The temperatures in January range from -9 to 34; in July, 38 to 62. Annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with over 50 inches of snowfall. |
Topographic
map of
Lake Louise
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| It lies on the western edge of historic Copper River Ahtna Athabascan territory. The Ahtna were semi-nomadic, and traded furs with the Dena'ina of Upper Cook Inlet. Lake Louise is a local name first reported by Capt. E.F. Glenn of the USGS, in Glenn and Abercrombie, in 1889. During the 1940s, the area was homesteaded through BLM land disposals and later State land sales. The area is now a designated State Recreation Area.
The population of the community consists of 10.2%
Alaska Native or part Native.
Lake Louise Recreation Area is popular for boating and fishing. Almost 85% of all homes are used only seasonally. Students are home-schooled or attend Little Nelchina Lake School, at Milepost 170 of the Glenn Highway.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 255, and vacant housing units numbered 214.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 214.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 7 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
41.67 percent,
although
76.67 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $5,000, per capita income was $11,056, and
56.67 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Lodges in the area have individual wells and septic systems, but most of the seasonal homes haul water and use outhouses. Individual generators provide electricity. A Borough-operated refuse transfer station is located at Denty's Bush Services, Mile 15.5 Lake Louise Road.
Electricity is provided by Matanuska Electric Association.
There are no state operated schools located in the community.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Valley Hospital in Palmer (907-746-8600) or Anchorage hospitals.
Auxiliary health care is provided by Lake Louise First Responders (373-8800/745-4811); Valley Hospital in Palmer or Anchorage hospitals.
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| Economy
and Transportation |
Lake Louise is known for its lake trout; ice fishing is popular during winter months. Lodges provide year-round accommodations. Many residents are seasonally employed or retired.
A 700' long by 18' wide State-owned gravel airstrip and floatplane site is located at the south end of Lake Louise. There are two additional private strips. Lake Louise Road is accessible from the Glenn Highway. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Community Non-Profit -
Lake Louise Non-Profit Corporation
HC01 Box 1684B
Glennallen, AK 99588
Phone 907-250-2098
Regional
Organizations
Borough - Matanuska-Susitna Borough
350 East Dahlia Avenue
Palmer, AK 99645
Phone 907-745-4801
Fax 907-745-9845
E-mail john.duffy@matsugov.us; lonnie.mckechnie@matsugov.us
Web http://www.matsugov.us/
Regional Native Health Corporation - Southcentral Foundation
4501 Diplomacy
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone 907-729-4955
Fax 907-729-4972
E-mail katherineg@scf.cc
Web http://www.southcentralfoundation.com
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