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Mendeltna
alt. Mendaltna
| Current Population: |
70
(2008 Estimated Population (not Certified))
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| Incorporation Type: |
Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Unorganized |
| Taxes: |
No taxing authority
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| Location
and Climate |
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The community is at milepost 154 of the Glenn Highway near Mendeltna River, 30 miles southwest of Glennallen. The community
lies at approximately 62.049440° North Latitude
and -146.538330° West Longitude.
(Sec. 17, T003N, R007W, Copper River Meridian.)
Mendeltna is located in the
Chitina Recording District.
It is located in the continental climate zone. Temperature extremes range from -74 to 96. Snowfall averages 39 inches, with total precipitation of 9 inches per year. |
Topographic
map of
Mendeltna
area
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| History, Culture
and Demographics |
| Mendeltna is an Indian name first reported by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1915. Mendeltna was originally a stop on the trail used by Natives from Lake Tyone to Tazlina Lake. Gold in the creeks draining from the Chugach Mountains brought prospectors to this area in the late 1800s. The Eureka Lodge was built to serve miners, and the Nelchina area offered several trails into the mountains.
The population of the community consists of 7.9%
Alaska Native or part Native.
The Nelchina-Mendeltna Community Association has been organized to advocate for local issues and planning.
During the 2000 U.S. Census,
total housing units numbered 33, and vacant housing units numbered 10.
Vacant housing units used
only seasonally numbered 7.
U.S. Census data for Year
2000 showed 12 residents
as employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
33.33 percent,
although
70.73 percent of
all adults were not in the work force. The median household
income was $30,000, per capita income was $11,289, and
0 percent of residents
were living below the poverty level.
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| Facilities,
Utilities, Schools and Health Care |
| Water and sewer facilities are privately owned. The majority haul water or have water delivered by truck from Glennallen, but some have individual wells. Outhouses and septic tanks are used for sewage disposal. Approximately 40% of homes are fully plumbed. A community-operated, nonprofit transfer site is available at Nelchina.
Electricity is provided by Copper Valley Electric Assoc.
There are no state operated schools located in the community.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Cross Road Medical Center in Glennallen (822-3203).
Mendeltna is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 2E in the Copper River Region. Emergency Services have highway and helicopter access. Emergency service is provided by volunteers
Auxiliary health care is provided by Copper River EMS (822-3671); Lake Louise First Responders (373-8800); Cross Road Medical Center in Glennallen.
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| Economy
and Transportation |
The area offers a lodge and air taxi services for fly-in fishing and mountaineering. The largest RV campground in Alaska is located here, complete with showers, cabins, restaurant and bar. Summer employment coupled with a subsistence lifestyle sustain local residents.
The community lies on the Glenn Highway and accesses the statewide road system. There are several air strips in the area, and air taxi services are available. |
Organizations
with Local Offices
Community Non-Profit -
Nelchina/Mendeltna Community Corporation
HCCO Box 2430
Glennallen, AK 99588
Phone 907-822-3670
Regional
Organizations
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