Innoko II
Innoko II River and Trees
Innoko II River and Trees
Innoko II
Area No: 1119203
Region: NORTHERN
Nearest Community: McGrath
Quad Map: USGS Quadrangle Ophir D-2, 1:63,360
Location: 19 South
Borough: Unorganized Borough
Staking Authorizations Available: 41
Area Information
Why Stake?
Opportunity to own remote river accessible property in Western Alaska. The Innoko National Wildlife Refuge abuts the southern boundary of the staking area.
Location:
Located approximately 65 miles northwest of McGrath and 65 miles south of Galena, situated at the confluence of the Innoko and North Fork Innoko Rivers.
Terrain and Major Features:
Natural features include the hills along the Northwest boundary of the staking area. The Innoko and North Fork Innoko Rivers flow through the staking area. There are also numerous lakes throughout the staking area. A large portion of this staking area is located within a flood plain.
Access:
Primary access is by floatplane during the summer to the lakes and rivers within the project area and by ski plane, snowmachine, or dogsled during the winter. Other possible, although not practical, access is by boat on the Innoko River from Ophir during early and mid-summer.
Climate:
Temperatures average between 30 and 70 degrees F in summer and between -20 and 20 degrees F in winter with extremes being approximately 90 and –60 degrees F. Annual precipitation averages 13 inches including 63 inches of snowfall.
Soils:
The soils in the lowlands are commonly shallow, over permafrost, and are constantly wet. Well-drained soils without permafrost occupy the rolling hills, terraces and natural levees on the floodplain.
Vegetation:
White spruce stands occur on the natural levees along the river and in the nearby foothills. Sedges, mosses, tussocks, and shrubs are common throughout the area.
Water Source:
The Innoko and North Fork Innoko Rivers, along with the numerous lakes and ponds, provide surface water within the staking area. Ground water quality and depth is unknown.
Title:
The State holds Tentative Approval to lands within K019S012E. All other lands within the staking area are pa-tented to the State of Alaska. Patent # 50-77-0007. State Case File: GS 2081.
Fire Management Option:
The project area is located within a Limited Fire Management Option. Contact the Division of Forestry for updated information regarding management options.
Game Management Unit:
The staking area is in Game Management Unit 21A.
Municipal Authority:
This project is located within the Unorganized Borough and subject to the State of Alaska platting authority.
Mineral Estate:
The project area is closed to mineral entry under MO 1103.
Allowed Uses:
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.
Easements, Setbacks, and Other Restrictions:
See Brochure.
Improvements:
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.
Improvements:
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.
Survey and Appraisal Costs:
The estimated survey cost for this area is $4,500 - $6,500 per parcel. The estimated appraisal cost for this area is $500 per parcel.
Comments:
Seasonal flooding may occur along the Innoko and North Fork Innoko Rivers. Stakers are encouraged to locate parcels with respect to potential flooding.
Base Appraisal Summary
Hypothetical Key Parcel: A
Size (Acres): 10.0000
Lot Type: 1st tier* Innoko River frontage, or frontage on fly-in lake*
Access: Fly-in or snowmachine
Building Site: Mostly level, wooded parcel with adequate drainage
Amenities: Unobstructed access to river or slough, or frontage on fly-in lake
Improvements: None.
Hypothetical Pricing Key for Parcels
Key Parcel
Size (Acres)
Price / Acre
Price / Lot
A
5
$2,800.00
$14,000.00
A
10
$2,100.00
$21,000.00
A
15
$1,827.00
$27,400.00
A
20
$1,575.00
$31,500.00