Portlock is a ghost town located on the southern edge of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. Once a thriving cannery community in the early 20th century, it was mysteriously abandoned in the 1950s. Below is detailed information about the town.
County: Kenai Peninsula Borough
Zip Code: Not available
Latitude / Longitude: 59°12′52″N, 151°44′46″W
Elevation: Not available
Time Zone: Alaska Standard Time (AKST) (UTC-9)
Established: Early 1900s
Disestablished: 1950s
Comments: Portlock, named after British Royal Navy Captain Nathaniel Portlock, was an active cannery community in the early 20th century. The town was mysteriously abandoned in the 1950s, with residents reportedly fleeing due to unexplained events and sightings of a creature known as Nantiinaq, a Bigfoot-like entity.
Remains: The area is now largely overgrown, with few visible remnants of its past structures.
Current Status: Abandoned
Remarks: Portlock’s mysterious abandonment has led to numerous legends and stories, making it a point of interest for those intrigued by Alaska’s history and folklore.
