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Tolsona |
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| Current Population: |
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Unincorporated |
| Borough Located In: |
Unorganized |
| Taxes: |
No taxing authority
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Location and Climate
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The community is located around Milepost 170 of the Glenn Highway, about 17 miles west of Glennallen, at the foot of Tolsona Mountain (elev. 2,974 feet.) Tolsona Lake Road provides access to Tolsona and Moose Lakes. It lies at approximately 62.088990° North Latitude and -146.099680° West Longitude.
(Sec. 28, T004N, R005W, Copper River Meridian.)
Tolsona is located in the Chitina Recording District.
It is located in the continental climate zone. The mean temperature in January is -10; in July, 56. Snowfall averages 39 inches, with total precipitation of 9 inches per year. |
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History, Culture and Demographics
Tolsona is an Athabascan Indian name, attributed to Tolsona Lake and River. The name was first published by the USGS in 1915.
14.8% of the population are Alaska Native or part Native.
Many homes in Tolsona are seasonally occupied.
During the 2000 U.S. Census, there were
46 total housing units, and
37 were vacant.
35 of these vacant housing units are used only seasonally.
2 residents were employed. The unemployment rate at that time was
0%, although
0% of all adults were not in the work force.
The median household income was
$11,250, per capita income was $10,000, and
0% of residents were living below the poverty level.
Facilities, Utilities, Schools and Health Care
Year-round homes use individual wells and septic systems. A landfill is available at mile 168.5 Glenn Hwy.
Electricity is provided by Copper Valley Electric Assoc.
There are no state operated schools located in the community.
Local hospitals or health clinics include Cross Road Medical Center in Glennallen (822-3203).
Tolsona is classified as an isolated village, it is found in EMS Region 2E in the Copper River Region. Emergency Services have highway, lake and floatplane access. Emergency service is provided by volunteers.
Auxiliary health care is provided by Cross Road Medical Center in Glennallen.
Economy and Transportation
Organizations with Local Offices
Community Non-Profit -
Tolsona Community Corporation
P.O. Box 124
Glennallen, AK 99588
Phone 907-822-3865
Fax 907-822-3165
E-mail twcg@alaska.net
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