Yukon–Kuskokwim Delta · AK
Goodnews Bay
A Yup'ik village near America's old platinum mine.
- Population
- 258 (2020 census)
- Platinum found
- 1926
- Incorporated
- 1970
- Tides
- Two highs, two lows, uneven
Then
- 1880
The census counts 162 people at Mumtrahamute.
- 1926
Platinum is discovered nearby. Mining runs until 1979.
- 1970
Goodnews Bay incorporates on July 9.
Now
The Yup'ik name is Mamterat. This place covers Cape Peirce and Carter Bay.
On the water
From NOAA's predictions for Goodnews Bay, ANVSA, AK over the next 365 days. Heights are in feet above mean lower low water (MLLW).
- Pattern
- Two highs and two lows a day, one noticeably bigger than the other
- Typical daily range
- 8.8 ft
- Biggest swing
- 12.4 ft on Dec 24
- Smallest swing
- 3.2 ft on Dec 12
- Highest high
- 12.2 ft, Dec 24 at 9:49 PM
- Lowest low
- −1.1 ft, Jun 11 at 11:04 PM
5 tide stations around Goodnews Bay
- Goodnews Bay, ANVSAin town
- Goodnews Bay entrance9.3 mi
- Platinum9.5 mi
- Carter Bay, Kuskokwim Bay23.9 mi
- Cape Peirce, West Side35.0 mi