Southeast Alaska · AK
Hyder
The Alaska town you can only drive to from Canada.
- Population
- 48 (2020 census)
- Founded
- 1907
Then
- Before 1896
The Nisga'a come each year to pick berries at the head of the Portland Canal, which they call a safe place.
- 1907
The settlement is founded as Portland City.
- 1924–1950
The Riverside Mine works gold, silver, copper and tungsten.
- 1928
Fire burns the business district.
Now
The only road in comes from Stewart, British Columbia, and residents keep Pacific time. Motorcyclists gather for the Hyder Seek each Memorial Day weekend.
2 tide stations around Hyder
- Hyder, Portland Canal1.0 mi
- Davis River entrance, Alaska12.3 mi