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Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Division of Mining, Land and Water

Parcel Detail

Attention - Residency Requirements

Only Alaska residents may submit bids in the Sealed-Bid Auction.

BIG RIVER REMOTE

Parcel 498 - 1020

Acres: 5.308 No Road Access Tract: D
Minimum Bid:
$11,500.00

Case File

Veteran Discount

The State of Alaska offers qualified Alaska resident veterans a once-in-a-lifetime discount on the purchase of state land.

Estimated Veteran Price: $8,625.00

This veteran's price is based on the minimum bid. When placing your bid, you will be bidding a non-discounted price. The actual discounted price based on your bid will be calculated using the method detailed in the brochure, if you qualify for the program and win the parcel.

Location

The parcel is approximately 76 air miles southeast of McGrath, along the east bank of Big River.
Meridian Township Range Section (MTRS): S022N029W34

Access Details

Summer access to the parcel is via wheeled plane to area gravel bars or backcountry airstrips, then overland to parcel. Winter access is via ski plane.
There are two nearby airstrips on State-owned land, however both are separated from the parcel by braids of the river. One of the airstrips is overgrown, eroded, and is only marginally better than landing off strip in the area. Neither airstrip is maintained by the State of Alaska or any government entity.

Utilities

There is no municipal water supply or sewer system. Please see plat notes and the Sewer and Water section of this brochure for details. There are no utilities (electric, phone, internet, etc.) currently in this area.

Local Government

This area is not within the boundaries of an organized borough. It is located within the Unorganized Borough and is subject to the State of Alaska platting authority.

Fire

This area is in the Limited Fire Management Option. See the Wildland Fires and Burn Permits section of this brochure for details.

Notes

This parcel may contain wetlands. Purchasers must obtain permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before developing any wetland areas.

Restrictions

Easements affecting these parcels, as depicted on the plat, may include, but are not limited to, public access easements. Information on restrictions, easements, reservations, and setbacks may be depicted on the plat, contained in the plat notes, or recorded separately. There is a 25-foot public access easement along all lot lines.

Survey and Appraisal

Big River Remote is survey ASLS 84-76. The parcel is located in Section 34, Township 22 North, Range 29 West, Seward Meridian. The survey has been recorded as amended Plat 86-4 in the Kuskokwim Recording District.
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