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Northway Village

Northway Village

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Southeast Fairbanks (CA)
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 1713 ft (522.12 m)
About

between Nabesna River and Skate Lake, 1.5 mi. N of Northway, Alaska Range

History of Northway Village

Indian village reported in 1954 by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The Alaska Native village was named in 1942 after Chief Walter Northway, who adopted his name from a Tanana and Nabesna riverboat captain.