Prospect Creek is an uninhabited location in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area of Alaska. Notably, it recorded the lowest temperature in U.S. history. Below is detailed information about the area.
County: Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Zip Code: Not available
Latitude / Longitude: Approximately 66°48′N, 150°40′W
Elevation: Approximately 643 feet (196 meters)
Time Zone: Alaska Standard Time (AKST) (UTC-9)
Established: Early 20th century
Disestablished: Not officially disestablished; population declined over time
Comments: Prospect Creek gained prominence during the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) in the 1970s, serving as a camp for workers. On January 23, 1971, it recorded the lowest temperature in U.S. history at minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 62 degrees Celsius).
Remains: The area is now largely overgrown, with few visible remnants of its past structures. Little was left other than an airstrip (Prospect Creek(PPC)(PARP) 1095′ MSL) and a large gravel pad.
Current Status: Uninhabited
Remarks: Prospect Creek’s historical significance lies in its record-breaking low temperature and its role during the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
