Glacier View (Alaska)

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Glacier View is a census -designated place (CDP ) in Matanuska- Susitna Borough in Alaska in the United States.

Geography

Glacier View is situated on the eastern boundary of the Matanuska- Susitna Boroughs. The area lies to the west of the mountain Gunsight Mountain on the Matanuska Glacier and is accessible via the Glenn Highway. Glacier View is two to three hours drive from Anchorage.

History

Glacier View is situated on the western corner of the Indian reservation Copper River Ahtna Athabaskan -. The Ahtnas were semi- nomads, who negotiated with the Indian tribe of the Cook Inlet Dena'ina with furs. The Glacier View Tahneta Pass served as a thoroughfare into the interior for prospectors. During the 1920s, the gold mining was one of the very few industries of significance in the area. Some miners settled in the area. During World War II the Glenn Highway was extended to the Richardson Highway at Glennallen.

Economy

In the area there are some lodges with accommodation for residents and travelers. In summer, the highway traffic provides work opportunities. The residents buy goods for daily needs mostly in the catchment area of Wasilla and Palmer or Anchorage. In the area itself no shopping facilities are available. There are some mining and gravel excavation sites.

Demography

At the time of the census in 2000 ( U.S. Census 2000) had Glacier View CDP 249 inhabitants on a land area of ​​1160.8 km ². The average age was 42.9 years ( national U.S. average: 35.3 years ). The per capita income ( per capita income engl. ) amounted to U.S. $ 14,855 ( U.S. National Average: U.S. $ 21,587 ). 4.0% of residents were with their income below the poverty line ( national U.S. average: 12.4% ) .32,9 % of the inhabitants are of German origin, 14.5% are English and 12.9% Irish ancestry.