Gallagher Flint Station National Historic Landmark

An artist’s depiction of Alaska Native people wearing traditional clothing and caribou on the tundra

Original Artwork by Kristin Link Illustrations and modified by NPS for use on this website.

Quick Facts

Location:

North Slope, Alaska

Significance:

The Gallagher Flint Station Site was one of the earliest dated archaeological site in Northern Alaska in 1978.

Designation:

National Historic Landmark, since June 2, 1978

OPEN TO PUBLIC:

No

MANAGED BY:

State of Alaska

Click HERE to view the full resolution colorized rendering featured above. Learn more on our NHLs of Alaska Coloring Book page.

Introduction

Discovered in 1970 during environemental surveys for the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline the Gallagher Flint Station site was one of the earliest dated archeological sites in Northern Alaska. It demonstrates strong affinities between the indigenous peoples of Alaska and Siberia.

The site is made up of various stone tool manufacturing remains located on a prominent kame in the Upper Sagavanirktok River Valley. A kame is a gravel hill left behind by a melting glacier. The archeological site's commanding view of the game-rich tundra has lent to its repeated use by hunters over the past 10,000 years.

More National Historic Landmarks in Alaska