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Mumtrak

Mumtrak

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Bethel (CA)
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 33 ft (10.06 m)
About

on Goodnews Bay at mouth of Goodnews River, 0.2 mi. SE of Goodnews, Kilbuck=Kuskokwim Mts.

History of Mumtrak

This Eskimo village was first mentioned by Ivan Petroff in the 10th Census in 1880 as "Mumtrahamute" or "Mumtrah people." Its population in 1880 was 162; it was the same in 1890. It was abandoned about 1930 after the people moved to Goodnews.