Moose Pass Alaska

Population: 221

Location and Climate
Moose Pass is located 26 miles north of Seward on the Kenai Peninsula. It is on the southwest shore of Upper Trail Lake, off the Seward Highway, at mile 29.3 of the Alaska Railroad. It lies at approximately 60.4875° North Latitude and -149.36889° West Longitude. (Sec. 25, T005N, R001W, Seward Meridian.) Moose Pass is located in the Seward Recording District. The area encompasses 18.0 sq. miles of land and 0.1 sq. miles of water. Winter temperatures range from 14 to 27; summer temperatures vary from 45 to 65. Average annual precipitation is 24 inches.

History, Culture and Demographics
The community was first named in 1912 as a station on the Alaska Railroad. The name is reportedly derived from a mail carrier's team of dogs that in 1903 had considerable trouble gaining the right-of-way from a moose. A post office was established in 1928. 10.7% of the population are Alaska Native or part Native. During the 2000 U.S. Census, there were 119 total housing units, and 35 were vacant. 19 of these vacant housing units are used only seasonally. 97 residents were employed. The unemployment rate at that time was 0%, although 31.21% of all adults were not in the work force. The median household income was $87,291, per capita income was $28,147, and 0% of residents were living below the poverty level.

Facilities, Utilities, Schools and Health Care
The majority of homes use individual water wells and septic tank systems; over 50% of households are fully plumbed. The school operates its own water system. The remainder of residences haul or have water delivered, and use privies. Many homes in this area are used only seasonally. Borough refuse transfer containers are located at mile 29 Seward Hwy. Electricity is provided by Chugach Electric Association. There is one school located in the community, attended by 42 students. Local hospitals or health clinics include Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna (262-4404); Providence Seward Medical Center (224-5205). Moose Pass is classified as a highway village, it is found in EMS Region 2J in the Kenai Peninsula Region. Emergency Services have highway and helicopter access, and are within 30 minutes of a higher-level satellite health care facility. Emergency service is provided by 911 Telephone Service and volunteers. Auxiliary health care is provided by Moose Pass Volunteer Fire/EMS (288-3666/288-8665); Seward General Hospital or Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna.

Economy and Transportation
The State Division of Forestry and local businesses provide most employment. The community is not within an easy commute of either Seward or Kenai. Two residents hold commercial fishing permits. The Seward and Sterling Highways provide access to Anchorage. Nearby Seward offers an airport, railroad, harbor/dock facilities and State Ferry access. A seaplane base is available at Summit Lake.

Source: State of Alaska, Department of Community and Economic Development.

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Trail Lake Lodge
Located on the shores of scenic Trail Lake in Chugach National Forest, the Trail Lake Lodge is centrally located for enjoyment of the Kenai Peninsula's many activities.
http://www.traillakelodge.com/

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