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Palmer, Alaska:
Overview of Palmer, Alaska
Palmer is the seat of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough which spans 23,000 square miles. Mat-Su is the link between Alaska's two largest cities, Anchorage to the south and Fairbanks to the north. It's truly Alaska's gateway to Denali National Park.

Surrounded by Alaska's rich history and lore, Palmer is a quiet town which draws visitors from around the world to explore the area attractions. While in Palmer, visit Hatcher Pass Recreation Area and explore Independance Mine, hike countless trails to glaciers, up rugged mountains, picnic beside a rushing river.
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Palmer Alaska Location:
Palmer is located in the center of the lush farmlands of the Matanuska Valley, 42 miles northeast of Anchorage on the Glenn Highway. It lies at approximately 61d 36m N Latitude, 149d 06m W Longitude. (Sec. 04, T017N, R002E, Seward Meridian.) Palmer is located in the Palmer Recording District. The area encompasses 3.8 sq. miles of land and 0 sq. miles of water.
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Palmer Alaska Climate:
The average temperatures in January range from 4 to 21; in July, 44 to 67. Annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with 50 inches of snowfall.
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Palmer Alaska History:
Palmer was established around 1916 as a railway station on the Matanuska Branch of the Alaska Railroad. In 1935, Palmer became the site of one of the most unusual experiments in American history: the Matanuska Valley Colony. The Federal Emergency Relief Administration, one of the many New Deal relief agencies created by President Roosevelt, planned an agricultural colony in Alaska. 203 families, mostly from Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota, were invited to join the colony. They arrived in Palmer in the early summer of 1935. Although the failure rate was high, many of their descendants still live in the Mat-Su Valley today. The City of Palmer was formed in 1951. Construction of the statewide road system, and the rapid development of Anchorage has fueled growth in the Mat-Su valley.

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Palmer Alaska Culture:
12.5% of the population are Alaska Native or part Native. The valley is renowned for the annual Alaska State Fair, where local farmers produce award-winning vegetables. Popular recreation sites include Bonnie Lake, Finger Lake and Long Lake.
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Palmer Alaska Facilities:
Water is provided by three deep wells, is treated and stored in a million-gallon reservoir. Sewage is collected by pipe and treated in an aerated lagoon facility. The schools and Palmer Correctional Center operate individual well systems. All homes are completely plumbed. Matanuska Electric Assoc. is part owner of the Alaska Electric Generation & Transmission Cooperative, Inc., which operates a gas turbine plant in Soldotna and also purchases electricity from Chugach Electric and the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project. The Mat-Su Borough operates the landfill.

Electricity is provided by Matanuska Electric Association.

There are 7 schools located in the community, attended by 2,860 students.

Local hospitals or health clinics include Valley Hospital (746-8600). The Hospital is a qualified Acute Care facility and is privately-owned. Long Term Care: Palmer Pioneers' Home Auxiliary health care is provided by Palmer Ambulance Service (373-8800/745-4811); Mat-Su Borough Dive Rescue Team (373-8800); Valley Transport Service (373-8800).
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Palmer Alaska Economy:
Palmer's economy is based on a diversity of retail and other services, and city, borough, state and federal government. Some light manufacturing occurs. Many are employed in Anchorage. 73 area residents hold commercial fishing permits. Palmer is home to 200 musk ox whose underwool (qiviut) is knitted into garments by Alaska Native women from 12 rural villages. Between 2,500 and 3,500 garments are created each year by these women, and sold by an Anchorage cooperative. The 75-acre musk ox farm is also a tourist attraction. The University has an Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Office and a district Cooperative Extension Service office here. The University's Matanuska Research Farm is also located in Palmer.