Hyder, Census-designated place at the eastern border of Alaska, United States.
Hyder is a settlement at the far eastern edge of Alaska, pressed against the border with British Columbia. The few buildings line a short main street surrounded by mountains and thick forest that reach down to the water of Portland Canal.
The settlement started as a mining camp called Portland City in 1907 and took its current name seven years later after a Canadian engineer. Population declined over the decades as mining activity gradually ended.
Visitors notice that residents often refer to Stewart across the border in casual conversation and daily routines. Many buildings display Canadian flags alongside American ones, reflecting the shared social space between the two communities.
Travelers reach the settlement by road through Stewart in Canada, since no direct connection to other Alaskan towns exists. The border crossing between the two countries lies just a few minutes away by car and usually allows quick passage.
The settlement is one of the few places in Alaska where visitors can walk to a viewing platform and watch grizzly bears fishing for salmon in nearby streams. Some buildings still display old mining signs that recall the former role as a supply station.
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