Aniak-Doestock II

Aniak-Doestock offers an opportunity to stake remote property property near rivers and creeks in the vicinity of the lower Kuskokwim River.

The staking area is located approximately 5 miles east of the City of Aniak near the confluence of Doestock Creek and the Aniak River.

The staking area is in the Kuskokwim River valley. Topography within the staking area is level. The Aniak River and Doestock Creek meander through the staking area.

Summer access is by boat from the City of Aniak via the Aniak River and Doestock Creek. Winter access is via foot or snowmachine from Aniak.

Typical of Interior Alaska river valleys, this area has a cold, continental climate with extreme seasonal temperature variation and low precipitation. The average daily high temperature in July is 67F and the low is 47F. The average daily high temperature in January is 11F while the average low is -6F. Average annual precipitation is 17 inches with 56 inches of snowfall. Extreme highs of 87F and lows of -72F have been recorded.

The soils of this region are generally loess or loamy alluvium over sandy and gravelly alluvium. These soils are well drained except in areas where permafrost may be present. Low-lying and moderately sloping areas within the staking area may contain wetlands, possibly requiring additional permits for construction or disturbance.

The vegetation is predominately evergreen and mixed forest. Good sized stands of white spruce occur along the river. Sedges, mosses, tussocks, and shrubs are common in wet areas.

The Aniak River, Doestock Creek, several sloughs and small creeks provide surface water within the staking area. Water quality is unknown.

Patented State Land: Lands within the staking area are patented to the State of Alaska, Patent No. 50-2006-0108. The applicable State case files are GS 2451 and 2518.

The staking area has a Full management option. The Alaska Interagency Wildland Fire Management Plan is updated annually. Contact DNR’s 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.

Game Management Unit 19A.

The staking area is within the Unorganized Borough and subject to the State of Alaska platting authority.

This area was closed to entry for locatable minerals (e.g. gold, silver, platinum, etc.) by MO (Mineral Closing Order) 1113. Refer to the Mineral Estate section of this brochure for details.

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.

The following restrictions may be applicable to parcels within the Aniak-Doestock Staking area: 200-foot staking setback from the Aniak River; 100-foot staking setback from Doestock Creek; 100-foot building setback from the ordinary high water mark of public or navigable water bodies; 100-foot easement centered on surveyed or protracted (unsurveyed) section lines; 60-foot easement centered on existing trails through and along staked parcels; 50-foot easement upland from the ordinary high water mark of public or navigable water bodies; 30-foot public access and utility easement along all interior parcel lines. DNR may reserve additional areas for future public use and access prior to staking.

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. All on-site waste water disposal systems must meet the regulatory requirements of the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation.

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. All on-site waste water disposal systems must meet the regulatory requirements of the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation.

The estimated survey cost for this area is $7,300 - $8,900 per parcel. The estimated appraisal cost for this area is $500 per parcel.