History of Bettles

The community was originally located just downstream of the junction of John River and the Koyukuk River, 7.2 km (4.5 mi) west of its present location at 665425N1514059W. It was relocated to its present site after World War II, as the Alaska Gold Rush declined and use of the new airstrip increased. The community was incorporated in 1985 and was named for Gordon Bettles, a printer, prospector, and trader who established the original community in 1898.

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Places Near Bettles

Old Bettles, Soo City,

Bettles,

Birch Hill Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Ninemile Lake,

Birch Hill,

Ninemile Hills,

John River, Wild River,

Death Valley Creek, Hackett Creek, Jack Creek, Jack White Creek, Jane Creek, Mud Creek, Mud Creek,

Evansville,