Redlands II

Scenic views of the Chitanana River, hills and surrounding landscapes.

The Redlands II staking area is located along the Chitanana River (locally known as the Redlands River), approximately 25 miles west of Manley Hot Springs and 110 miles west of Fairbanks.

The Chitanana River runs through the middle of the staking area. The area is generally flat, with rising hills to the south and north of the river. Elevation ranges from approximately 250 feet near the Tanana River to approximately 600 feet in the hills.

Summer access to the area is primarily via shallow draft boat on the Tanana River approximately 34 river miles downstream from Manley Hot Springs, then up the Chitanana River. River access to the western portion of the staking area may be difficult in low water conditions. Winter access may be possible via snow travel along the Tanana River to the project area.

The project area has a cold continental climate. Temperatures average between the 50 to 70 degrees F in summer and -10 to -40 degrees F in the winter, with extremes from -71 to 94 degrees F.

Soils in the project area consist primarily of poor to moderately drained silt loam and sandy loam with shallow to moderately deep permafrost. The steep to moderately sloping hills within the western portion of the project area contain moderate to well drained loam and loess with moderate to deep permafrost.

Vegetation consists primarily of mixed spruce, birch, and shrubs along the river. Adjacent lowlands are boggy with stands of black spruce. Uplands within the western portion of the staking area contain larger stands of birch and aspen.

Surface water may be collected from the Chitanana River, sloughs, or small streams or ponds in the area. Water quality is unknown.

Lands within the project area are patented to the state under General Selection Patent No. 50-88-0327 and 50-91-0326. The applicable State casefile is GS 3421.

The area generally north of the Chitanana River has a Modified Fire Management Option. The area generally to the south of the Chitanana River has a Limited Fire Management Option. Contact the Division of Forestry for updated information regarding management options. Stakers are urged to locate parcels in hardwood stands or near water bodies to reduce potential for fire.

The project area is located within game management unit 20C.

The project area is in the Unorganized Borough, and subject to the platting authority of the State of Alaska.

The project area is closed to mineral entry under MO 1114.

Remote Recreational Cabin Sites are for recreational use only. No commercial use or permanent residence is allowed while under lease. Once the parcel is under purchase contract or conveyed into private ownership, these restrictions no longer apply.

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Prior to construction of any structure or waste disposal system, contact the platting authority for any permits or for required setbacks from water bodies, lot lines, and easements.

Prior to construction of any structure or waste disposal system, contact the platting authority for any permits or for required setbacks from water bodies, lot lines, and easements.

The estimated survey cost for this area is $4,600 - $5,200 per parcel. The estimated appraisal cost for this area is $500 per parcel.