Bristol Bay Borough     This borough is up for adoption... Email Colleen, State Coordinator   The Bristol Bay Borough in Southwestern Alaska was incorporated as the state's first borough in 1962. With only 505 square miles, it is geographically the smallest census area in the state.  Naknek is the borough seat. Population is 1,159. Communities: Naknek King Salmon South Naknek   The region was first settled by Athabascan Indians, Central Yup'ik Eskimos and Sugpiaq (Aleut-Russian) Eskimos. Hunting and fishing camps along the Naknek River date from 3,000 to 4,000 B.C. In 1818, the first Russian traders arrived. Two years later, the first Russian settlement was established, and in 1841, the Russian Orthodox Mission was built at Nushagak. The Russians explored and maintained dominance of the area until the U.S. purchase of Alaska in 1867. U.S. interests were directed primarily at the fur and fishery potential of the region. In 1883, the first salmon cannery in Bristol Bay was opened. In 1890, the first cannery on the Naknek River was opened. Commercial salmon remain the region's primary industry. During World War II, King Salmon Air Force Base was developed. Links: Bureau of Land Management Township Locator ALHN Topic Pages - Covers everything from antique letters and archaeology to the wild west Alaska Resources at Rootsweb Cyndi's List - Alaska Localities Alaska Tombstone Project at Rootsweb Interment.net - Cemetery Transcription Library Social Security and Death Index Birth, Death, Marriage, & Divorce Records Alaska State Vital Records Bureau of Vital Statistics Department of Health & Social Services 350 Main Street, Room 114 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0675 Phone: 907-465-3392 Cemetery & Funeral Homes Alaska Cemetery Registrations - USGW Tombstone Transcription Project Obituary & Newspaper Articles Alaska Newspaper Abstracts Lookup Volunteers Genealogy Helplist - Alaska <http://www.helplist.org> Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Alaska <http://www.raogk.com>     Mailing Lists: ALHN-AK: ALHN Alaska Genealogy & History - A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding genealogy and history in Alaska. Newbies to genealogical research and/or computer researching in Alaska are welcome.  Subscribe: alhn-akgen-subscribe@yahoogroups.com  Once subscribed you can post queries by sending your message to:  alhn-akgen@yahoogroups.com ALHN-AKSWEST: A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding genealogy and history in Alaska's Southwest Region, encompassing Aleutians East Borough, Aleutians West Census Area, Bethel Census Area, Bristol Bay Borough, Dillingham Census Area, Kodiak Island Borough, and Lake and Peninsula Borough. Newbies to genealogical research and/or computer researching in Alaska are welcome. Subscribe: alhn-akswest-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Once subscribed you can post queries by sending your message to:  alhn-akswest@yahoogroups.com ALHN-AKNAT: Natives of Alaska is a statewide list intended for the exchange of genealogical, historical, and cultural information of Native Alaskans. Subscribe: alhn-aknat-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Once subscribed you can post queries by sending your message to:  alhn-aknat@yahoogroups.com Forums & Message Boards ALHN Alaska Queries Forum GenForum Alaska Message Board RootsWeb Message Boards - Alaska