AVEC Facilities: Anvik

AVEC Facilities

Anvik

(AN-vick)

Anvik's original power plant and new tank farm

Anvik is located in Interior Alaska on the Anvik River, west of the Yukon River, 34 miles north of Holy Cross. Anvik has historically been an Ingalik Indian village. It has been known as American Station, Anvic, Anvick, Anvig, Anvig Station, and Anwig. The Russian Glazanov reported it having 100 people in 1834. Originally it was on other side of the river, to the northeast, at a place called the point. Residents gradually moved across the river with the establishment of an Episcopal mission and school in 1887. A post office opened in 1897. After the flu epidemic of 1918-19, and another in 1927, many orphans became wards of the mission. Some children came from as far away as Fort Yukon. Sternwheelers carried supplies to the village in the early 1920s. Some residents had contracts to cut wood for the sternwheeler's fuel, and fish and furs were sold to traders. The early 1930s brought the first arrival of a plane on skis. The City was incorporated in 1969. AVEC board member Julia Walker likes in Anvik.

Old Tank Farm

New bulk fuel tank farm

See more images for Anvik

< PREVIOUS | ↑ BACK TO MAP ↑ | NEXT >

Anvik Facts

Community Profile

Current Population: 88
Incorporation Type: 2nd Class City
Federally recognized Indian Tribe
# of Consumers: 76
Total Generating Capacity (kw): 495

Community Facilities

The majority of homes have new individual water wells, piped sewage disposal, and complete plumbing.
Treated well water is also available at the washeteria.
Electricity is provided by AVEC.
School (Iditarod Area Schools District)
Airstrip
Health clinic
Emergency Services have river and air access
Barge and small vessel dock

Economy

Anvik is characterized by a seasonal economy. Very few year-round wage-earning positions are available. Residents rely heavily on subsistence activities. Some residents hold commercial fishing permits.

Subsistence foods include salmon, moose, black bear, and small game. Several residents trap or make handicrafts, and many families engage in home gardening.

Culture and Activities

A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Anvik Village. Subsistence and home gardening are actively pursued by the local Ingalik Athabascan Indians. Many families travel to fish camps during the summer. The sale of alcohol is banned in the community.

Climate

Continental climate
Winter temperatures -60 to 0 F
Summer temperatures 50 to 87 F
Rain averages 21 in/yr
Snowfall averages 110 in/yr
Yukon River is ice-free from June through October.

Community Weather

clear below 12,000 ft Clear, 46°F

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative

Main Site Navigation