Dry Creek Archeological Site

Dry Creek Archeological Site is an archaeological location near Healy in Alaska containing distinct soil layers stacked above glacial deposits. These stratified remains offer insights into ancient human occupation patterns in the interior of Alaska.

The site was occupied by early people roughly 11,000 years ago, evidenced by thousands of stone tools found in the layers. This discovery contributes to understanding how humans migrated into North America during ancient times.

The excavated stone tools and animal processing remains reveal patterns of early indigenous hunting practices and adaptations to environmental changes.

Public access to the site is restricted and protected under federal and state regulations. This closure is in place to preserve the archaeological materials from damage and looting.

Among the thousands of stone artifacts, researchers found a triangular scraping tool with a distinctive shape in the oldest layer. This tool represents one of the earliest examples of specialized stone working in the interior of Alaska.

GPS coordinates: 63.90917,-149.01667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05