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Geography

Location and regional associations
Community McCarthy
Borough None (in the Unorganized Borough)
Census Area Copper River Census Area
Regional Corporation Ahtna Alaska Native Regional Corporation
Latitude, Longitude 61.43287967, -142.92370024
School District(s)
  • Copper River School District (REAA)

Transportation

Transit infrastructure and community mobility
Transportation Methods
Airport
Harbor Dock
State Ferry
Cargo Barge
Road Connection
Coastal

McCarthy is accessible from the Richardson via Edgerton Highways. The 58-mile McCarthy Road starts in Chitina and continues into the Wrangell-St. Elias Park. A footbridge is used to cross the Kennicott River. There are two gravel airstrips in the vicinity, one is owned privately and the other is state owned. DOT performs irregular winter maintenance of the McCarthy airport.

Last Updated: 2023-08-24

Legislative Districts

State representation and map boundaries
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House Districts
District Name As of Date
36 Copper River Basin/Delta/Tok/Yukon Drainage 2022-05-24
Senate Districts
Senate District As of Date
R 2022-05-24