Near Christochina in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska — Northwest (North America)

The Alaska Road Commission

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 14, 2024

1. The Alaska Road Commission Marker

Inscription.
The Alaska Road Commission served a multitude of purposes including Road Work for over 50 years - starting in 1905.

Its work involved Ferries, Harbors, Canals, Flood Control, Navigational Aids, Trails, Radio, Wireless and Telephone Lines, Cemeteries, Schools, Airfields, Landing Floats and other miscellaneous items. Many and varied were the Duties and Projects of these Pioneers.

The thousands of miles of roads which were built in that time under extremely adverse conditions serve as a lasting reminder of the industry of these Pioneers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 62° 32.138′ N, 144° 47.264′ W. Marker is near Christochina in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Alaska. It is on the Tok Cutoff (State Highway 1 at milepost 28.1), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gakona AK 99586, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Alaska’s Alutiiq (Sugpiaq) Region,

specifically

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in the Athabascan Region,

in the Prince William Sound,

and in Southcentral Alaska.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . . Alaska Road Commission Narrative History (Naske, 1983). (Submitted on August 29, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 14, 2024

2. The Alaska Road Commission Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.