Lots not sold during auction are made available on a first come, first-served basis at DNR offices. Unlike the auction stage, these leftover parcels are available to both residents and nonresidents. Though still part of existing subdivisions, these unsold, over-the-counter lots tend to be far...
In the late 1970’s, 271 acres of land were donated to the Alaska Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation for establishment of Independence Mine State Historical Park. On January 16, 1980, title to the acreage was transferred to the State of Alaska. From http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units...