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    Quote Originally Posted by klkak View Post
    The farthest place from an Alaska village or town in mainland Alaska is a bend of the Etivluk River about 15 miles from its confluence with the Colville River on Alaska’s north slope. The closest villages, each about 120 miles from the river bend are Ambler to the southwest and Atqasuk to the north.

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    this is what I found when I did a little research...

    Most remote point in the 50 states: Ipnavik River, National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska, 68°45′N 156°41′W / 68.75°N 156.683°W / 68.75; -156.683 (most remote point); 120 miles (195 km) from nearest habitation

    I have no idea where that is, or what its like there, but I'd like to visit. Maybe thats where we should have an Alaskan Rendevous for the forum!


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    Here is a pic from the area known as the most remote spot in AK...120 miles from the nearest settlement

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason_Montana View Post
    Here is a pic from the area known as the most remote spot in AK...120 miles from the nearest settlement

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason_Montana View Post
    this is what I found when I did a little research...

    Most remote point in the 50 states: Ipnavik River, National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska, 68°45′N 156°41′W / 68.75°N 156.683°W / 68.75; -156.683 (most remote point); 120 miles (195 km) from nearest habitation

    I have no idea where that is, or what its like there, but I'd like to visit. Maybe thats where we should have an Alaskan Rendevous for the forum!
    The Ipnavik river is about 15 miles to the west of the Etivluk river. The area in question is just north of the Noatak National Preserve.
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    Quote Originally Posted by klkak View Post
    The Ipnavik river is about 15 miles to the west of the Etivluk river. The area in question is just north of the Noatak National Preserve.
    This is an area of AK that is unknown to me. I haven't even heard of the rivers, and little mention of the Noatak Preserve. I need to locate it on a map.

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    I think we've established that "someone" is not being totally forth coming. Now all there is to do is wait and see if "someone" decides to come clean. If "someone" does not come clean then for me he has lost all, let me say that again "ALL!" credibility.
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    Quote Originally Posted by klkak View Post
    I think we've established that "someone" is not being totally forth coming. Now all there is to do is wait and see if "someone" decides to come clean. If "someone" does not come clean then for me he has lost all, let me say that again "ALL!" credibility.
    I swear, I've never heard of those rivers...LOL...I promise if I'd heard of them i'd let you know

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason_Montana View Post
    This is an area of AK that is unknown to me. I haven't even heard of the rivers, and little mention of the Noatak Preserve. I need to locate it on a map.
    On a map find the west coast of Alaska, follow it north to Kotzebue Sound. The Noatak river flows into Kotzbue sound. The Noatak National Preserve surounds the Noatak river. Further east the Noatak Preserve conects to the Gates of the Arctic National Park.

    There is a village in the Gates of the Arctic National Park called Anaktuvuk Pass that I have been to many times. It is a beautiful place but extremely harsh in the winter.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason_Montana View Post
    I swear, I've never heard of those rivers...LOL...I promise if I'd heard of them i'd let you know
    Your not the someone I'm referring to. lol
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    is this the Northwestern Brooks range? It seems that there might be places just as remote in Gates of the Arctic NP....or even east of the there. However, my map is not real detailed, so I am sure there are villages and settlements that arent on it

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    What about a little west of Fort Yukon, then straight north up into ANWR, thats gotta be real remote. My map shows no villages in that area?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason_Montana View Post
    What about a little west of Fort Yukon, then straight north up into ANWR, thats gotta be real remote. My map shows no villages in that area?
    Even if you were smack-dab in the middle of that area you are still no more then 80 miles from a village.
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    I need a more detailed map. Mine basically makes the majority of AK look uninhabitated. thanks for the info...

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    Alaska is a really big area but there is just no place on the mainland that is as remote as "someone" is claiming.

    "Unless" Maybe he is in Canada! Hmmmm.

    Well I gotta go out and plow some snow.
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    Quote Originally Posted by klkak View Post
    Alaska is a really big area but there is just no place on the mainland that is as remote as "someone" is claiming.

    "Unless" Maybe he is in Canada! Hmmmm.

    Well I gotta go out and plow some snow.
    Or maybe Toledo, Ohio

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    Quote Originally Posted by klkak
    here is a village in the Gates of the Arctic National Park called Anaktuvuk Pass that I have been to many times. It is a beautiful place but extremely harsh in the winter.
    That gets into the Dalton Road area doesn't it? Atigun Pass? Bettles North and Coldfoot are south of Anaktuvuk. Am I in the wrong area?
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    I just typed it into google maps - popped right up.
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    We could have a T.V. reality show" "Where's Nativedude" ????? Find Nativedude win $50,000.00 cash from CBS
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    Is there a hidden folder on this site of suggested reading. You all have listed several books that have caused interest to others, and I'm sure there are many like myself who would benefit from some good reads. Just wondering

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