Craig, Alaska
Craig is a city in Alaska, United States. Craig is the largest town on Prince of Wales Island.
Craig | |
|---|---|
City | |
 aerial view of Craig from the south | |
  Craig Location in Alaska | |
| Coordinates: 55°28′35″N 133°08′54″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Alaska |
| Borough | Unorganized |
| Settled | 1907[1] |
| Incorporated | 1922 (2nd-class city) |
| Incorporated | 1973 (1st-class city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.3 km2 (9.4 sq mi) |
| • Land | 17.3 km2 (6.7 sq mi) |
| • Water | 7 km2 (2.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,201 |
| • Density | 49/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-9 (Alaska (AKST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-8 (AKDT) |
| ZIP code | 99921 |
| Area code | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-17740[2] |
| Website | www.CraigAK.com |
Commercial fishing brings much of the income in Craig. There are two harbors in the center of town. Tourism provides jobs and income to the community. Lodges are available to guests who visit the island for the salmon fishing as well as black bear and deer hunting. Another main employer in Craig is the U.S. Forest Service.
References
- "Community Profiles For North Pacific Fisheries - Alaska/South East Alaska/Craig" (PDF). Alaska Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce.
- "Craig city, Alaska". Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
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