Iditarod
Race to Nome
State: Alaska
County: Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Founded: 1908
Abandoned: 1930s
Peak Population: 10,000
Iditarod was a gold rush boomtown of 10,000 people at its peak. The town died when gold gave out. The famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is named for the trail that passed through here. Today, only ruins remain, accessible by plane or sled.
Quick Facts
- Named the Iditarod race
- Peak population 10,000
- Accessible by plane only
Location
Address: Iditarod, AK (accessible by plane/trail)
Coordinates: 62.5667, -155.5167