OTC: Meyers Chuck (MHT 9101037)

Location:

The natural, well-protected harbor has long been a shelter for fishing boats caught in the stormy waters of Clarence Strait. Meyers Chuck is a fishing community and home to many of retirement age who are seeking the tranquility that this remote location affords. Many residents live in the community only seasonally. The community is now part of the City and Borough of Wrangell.

Meyers Chuck is located along Clarence Strait on the northwest tip of Cleveland Peninsula. It lies 40 miles northwest of Ketchikan, and falls within the southeast maritime climate zone, characterized by cool summers, mild winters and heavy rain year-round.

How to Access

The parcels can be accessed by the existing trail from the main Meyers Chuck dock, at higher tides from the back chuck water. The parcels located on Meyers Islands can be accessed from the Meyers Chuck dock or boat.

Utilities

There is no central electric system and individual generators supply power with a few residents supplementing with solar or wind power.  There is no public sewer  or water to the parcel. Septic systems have to be developed on-site and meet the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Water in the area is typically collected on-site via private wells of water catchment systems.

Muni/Borough Authority

The subject property is not assessed as there is no property tax in Meyers Chuck, but lies within the Ketchikan Recording District.

Additional Notes

The parcel is mostly wooded with a combination of spruce, hemlock and bushes. Undergrowth includes berry bushes, devils club, and the typical flora found throughout Southeast Alaska including mosses, ferns, etc.  Soils appear to be overburden on developable soils.

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Maps and Survey

ASLS 85-93
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How to Purchase

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