Flat is a census-designated place located in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. As of the 2000 census, the population of the CDP is 4. According to the United States Census Bureau, it is one of only 6 places in the United States with a population of four people. The others are Blacksville, Georgia, Northwest Hancock, Maine, Township 157-30, Minnesota, Victory Township, Minnesota, and Bean's Purchase, New Hampshire. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area is a census area located in the state of Alaska. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Blacksville is a census-designated place located in Henry County, Georgia. ... Northwest Hancock is an unorganized territory located in Hancock County, Maine. ... Township 157-30 is a township located in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. ... Victory Township is a township located in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. ... Beans Purchase is a purchase located in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA. As of the 2000 census, the purchase had a total population of 4. ...

Geography

Flat is located at 62°27'15" North, 158°0'30" West (62.454135, -158.008284)^GR1. Image File history File links AKMap-doton-Flat. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 417.2 km² (161.1 mi²). 417.2 km² (161.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

History

Prospectors John Beaton and W.A. Dikeman discovered gold on Otter Creek on 25 December 1908. News of the discovery spread slowly, but a small rush of miners arrived in the summer of 1909 and built a small camp they called Flat City. More gold was discoverd on nearby Flat Creek and a massive stampede arrived in 1910.^[1] Peter Miscovich, Lars Ostnes, and David Strandberg were prominent early arrivals that, like Beaton, successfully mined long after the initial "boomtown" had faded. By 1914, the community had expanded to about 6,000 people, complete with an elementary school, a telephone system, two stores, a hotel, restaurant, pool hall, laundry and jail. However, by 1930, the population had declined to 124. Flat was never officially towncited and exists on mining claims, making its existence illegal, but an official U.S. Post Office served the few residents until it was closed in 2000. As of 2005, there are no permanent residents, but a few mining families operate there seasonally. December 25 is the 359th day of the year (360th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 6 days remaining for the year. ... 1908 (MCMVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

External links

• Alaska Division of Community Advocacy - Community Information Summary
• Alaska Division of Community Advocacy - Community Photos
• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 62.454135° -158.008284°
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