Alaska's Geographical Regions
Interior Alaska
Forming the central part of Alaska from the northern border of the Alaskan Range to the southern border of the Brooks Range, there is a relatively low rolling country traversed by large rivers, such as the Yukon and Kuskokwim. The climate is short, warm summers and long cold winters.
This region boast extensive areas of potential agricultural land in several localities, and the Tanana Valley has a number of farms producing vegetables, root crops, oats and barley for local use.
Fairbanks and the Tanana Valley are the principal community centers. The Alaska Railroad and the Richardson Highway funrish outlets to the south coast and the extensive river system. A considerable milage of gravel roads are used for transportation within the region. The airplane is also a major factor throughout Alaska generally, but in the Interior, especially. Regular air service to Juneau, Nome, Bethel and near-by points is available from Fairbanks.
