Migration North to Alaska

Modes of Transportation

Alaska's terrain and climate required the newcomers to utilize modes of transportation that were foreign to many of them. These included dogsleds and snowshoes.

     Can you think of other modes of transportation that influenced migration?

The Documents

Ready for Trails, Interior
Alaska, Mail Dog Team

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National Archives and Records Administration
Records of the Post Office Department
Record Group 28

Miscellaneous Equipment

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Alaska Winter Transportation

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National Archives and Records Administration
Records of the Office of the Chief of Engineers
Record Group 77

Migration North to Alaska Main Page

• The Alaska Purchase Treaty
   
• The Cancelled Check and Receipt
   
• The Gold Rush
   
• Natural Resources

• Modes of Transportation
   
• Other Reasons for Migration and Settlement
   
• Homesteading and Citizenship
   
• Statehood