Port Protection, Census-designated place in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States.
Port Protection is a remote settlement on the northwest coast of Prince of Wales Island in Alaska. The area covers roughly 4 square miles of land and water, situated along a sheltered stretch of coastline surrounded by dense rainforest.
The settlement began in the late 19th century as a fishing and trading outpost. In the 1970s, residents organized legal action against large-scale logging in the region.
The name comes from the sheltered harbor that offered refuge to seafarers for over a century. Residents live mostly from fishing and hunting, using the surrounding waters throughout the year.
The place is accessible only by boat or floatplane, with no road connection. Visitors should plan their arrival in advance as weather conditions often affect access.
Fewer than 40 people live here, forming one of the smallest named settlements in Alaska. Most houses stand along the coast and are connected by narrow trails rather than streets.
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