Snag, Ghost settlement in Yukon, Canada.
Snag is an abandoned settlement in Yukon near the Alaska border, where almost nobody lives anymore. A handful of old buildings remain scattered across a harsh landscape of forest and tundra.
The settlement was established in the 1940s as a supply point during construction of the Alaska Highway for military operations. It was later abandoned when traffic and settlement shifted to other areas.
The settlement reflects the adaptations of early inhabitants to extreme northern conditions through preserved structures and local narratives.
The place is hard to reach and requires careful planning for travel and supplies. Visitors should expect extreme cold and isolation, and prepare accordingly.
Snag holds the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded in Canada, documented here in 1947. This extreme cold makes the place a striking example of how far human settlement can stretch in the Arctic.
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