AVEC Facilities: Mt. Village

AVEC Facilities

Mt. Village

a.k.a. Asa'carsarmiut

Original power plant

Mountain Village is on the north bank of the Yukon River, approximately 20 miles west of St. Mary's and 470 miles northwest of Anchorage. It is at the foot of the 500' Azachorok Mountain, the first mountain encountered by those traveling up the Yukon. Mountain Village was a summer fish camp until the opening of a general store in 1908. This prompted residents of Liberty Landing and Johnny's Place to immigrate. A Covenant Church missionary school was also built in that same year. A post office was established in 1923, followed by a salmon saltery in 1956 and a cannery in 1964. All three have since ceased operating. The City government was incorporated in 1967. Mountain Village became a regional education center in 1976 when it was selected as headquarters for the Lower Yukon School District.

Original tank farm

Winter distribution work, climbing power pole

New engine

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Mt. Village Facts

Community Profile

Current Population: 796
# of Consumers: 224
Incorporation Type: 2nd Class City
Federally recognized tribe
Total Generating Capacity (kW): 2,212

Community Facilities

Water derived from a well and treated
A piped water and sewer system serves 200 households and facilities
New landfill
Electricity provided by AVEC
One school
A summer road links Mountain Village to Pitka's Point, Andreafsky and St. Mary's.
Gravel airstrip
Floatplanes land on the Yukon River
Barge service
Local health clinic
Sub-Regional Clinic in St. Mary's
Emergency Services have limited highway, river and air access

Economy

Mountain Village has a seasonal economy based on fishing and subsistence. 92 residents hold commercial fishing permits. There are a few full-time positions with the City, school district, federal government and Native corporation. Subsistence foods are relied upon, including salmon, moose and waterfowl. Some residents trap for additional income.

Culture and Activities

A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Asa'carsarmiut Tribal Council. It is a Yup'ik Eskimo community with traditional subsistence practices. Commercial fishing and fish processing provide income. The sale or importation of alcohol is banned in the village. Snowmachines and skiffs are used for local transportation.

Climate

Climate is cold and continental with extreme temperature differences
Average daily maximum during July is in the low 70s
Average daily minimum during January is well below zero
Extended periods of -40 degrees, and very strong wind chill factors, are common during the winter.
Precipitation averages 12 in/yr
Snowfall averages 50 in/yr

Community Weather

Broken clouds, 48°F

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