Alaska Aviation System Plan

Birch Creek

Community Overview: Birch Creek

Native Community Name:	Deenduu
Place Name Translation:
Indigenous Language:	Dinjii Zhuh K'yaa (Gwich'in)
English Pronunciation:
Harbor Dock:	No
State Ferry:	No
Cargo Barge:	No
Road Connection:	No
Coastal:	No
Post Office:

ANCSA Regional Corporation:

Doyon, Limited

Native Regional Health Care:

Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments, Incorporated

ANCSA Regional Non-Profit:

Tanana Chiefs Conference

School District:

Yukon Flats School District

Healthcare Facility:

Birch Creek Health Clinic - Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments
(907) 221-2035
Birch Creek Public Health Nursing - Fairbanks Itinerant Nursing
(907) 452-1776

Library:

Disadvantaged Community:

Yes

Connected to National Highway System (NHS):

Yes

Access to Other Public Aviation Facilities:

Yes

Description:

Access to Birch Creek is primarily by a state-owned airstrip. Birch Creek is approximately 26 miles southwest of Fort Yukon. ATVs, motor bikes, snow machines, and skiffs are used for fishing, hunting, and recreation. The village used to be served by barge during high water. There is a 26-mile winter trail to Ft. Yukon. Historically the village was used seasonally for subsistence related activities.

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