Point Possession, Alaska facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Point Possession, Alaska Tuyqun
Census-designated place
Point Possession, Alaska Location in Alaska
Country	United States
State	Alaska
Borough	Kenai Peninsula
Area
• Total	41.98 sq mi (108.71 km2)
• Land	41.98 sq mi (108.71 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Dimensions
• Length	27 mi (43 km)
• Width	1 mi (2 km)
Elevation	100 ft (30 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	9
• Density	0.21/sq mi (0.08/km2)
FIPS code	02-61825

Point Possession is a very small community located on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. Its name in the local Dena'ina is Tuyqun or Ch'aghałnikt. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, only 9 people lived there, making it one of the smallest places in Alaska. Since 2009, the land at Point Possession has been owned by the United States government. It is now part of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, a special area set aside to protect nature.

Exploring Point Possession's Location

Point Possession is named after a specific landform on the northwest side of the Kenai Peninsula. This point marks the southern entrance to Turnagain Arm, which is a narrow body of water leading into Cook Inlet.

How Big is Point Possession?

The CDP stretches for about 27 miles (43 kilometers) along the coast of Cook Inlet. It goes southwest from the main point all the way to the mouth of the Swanson River. On the other side of the Swanson River is another CDP called Nikiski.

Getting Around Point Possession

Part of the Kenai Spur Highway reaches Point Possession near the Swanson River. However, this road soon ends within the Captain Cook State Recreation Area. From there, the highway leads southwest for 27 miles (43 kilometers) to the city of Kenai. Most of Point Possession can only be reached by special four-wheel-drive vehicles.

Land Area and Homes

The total area of the Point Possession CDP is about 41.98 square miles (108.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water. Even though only a few people live there permanently, a survey in 2010 found 214 housing units. This suggests that many of these might be cabins or seasonal homes.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Point Possession has been very small.

In 2010, only 3 people were counted as living in the area. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 9 people. This shows that it remains a very remote and sparsely populated place.

See also

In Spanish: Point Possession (Alaska) para niños