Dot Lake, Alaska
Unincorporated
Population: 25
Village Council: 907-882-5558
Dot Lake is located off of the Alaska Highway, 50 miles northwest of Tok, and 155 road miles southeast of Fairbanks. It lies south of the Tanana River. Dot Lake was used as a seasonal hunting camp for Athabascans from George Lake and Tanacross. An Indian freight trail ran north to the Yukon River, through Northway, Tetlin, Tanacross and Dot Lake. During construction of the Alaska Highway in 1942-43, a work camp called Sears City occupied Dot Lake's present location. Some of the old work camp structures were converted into homes. Employment in the area is limited to the village council, Tanana Chiefs Conference and the school.
