City of Egegik
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The City of Egegik, incorporated as a second-class city in 1995, is a small community located in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska, with a rich history dating back over 6,000 years. Originally a fishing camp known as Igagik, the area developed significantly with the establishment of a salmon saltery by the Alaska Packers Association in 1895 and later grew into a major salmon production port.
Accessible by air and water, Egegik features a city-owned lighted gravel runway and a deepwater dock servicing barges from Anchorage and Seattle. The community is part of the Lake Peninsula Borough, which encompasses 23,783 square miles and includes 17 communities, showcasing the natural beauty and resources of the Alaska Peninsula.
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