2019 First-Class Forever Stamp,Wild and Scenic Rivers: Koyukuk River
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US #5381c
2019 Koyukuk River – Wild and Scenic Rivers
- Pictures the Koyukuk River that flows through the Endicott Mountains in Alaska.
- One of 12 stamps commemorating the Wild and Scenic Rivers System established under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018.
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Wild and Scenic Rivers
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: May 21, 2019
First Day City: Bend, Oregon
Quantity Issued: 60,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 12
Tagging: Phosphor, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To honor the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act which established a system of over 200 rivers in 40 states and Puerto Rico as of 2019.
About the stamp design: Pictures a photograph of the Koyukuk River in Alaska, which is protected under the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at Tumalo State Park in Bend, Oregon. The Deschutes River runs through the park, one of the over 200 rivers protected by the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
History the stamp represents: Some of America’s most beautiful sights can be found in Alaska. That includes the 425-mile long Koyukuk River, designated a Wild and Scenic River by Congress in 1980.
The Koyukuk River begins well above the Arctic Circle in the Endicott Mountains. It flows through the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge, and Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge before emptying into the Yukon River. The Koyukuk River has a number of tributaries feeding into it, including three other Wild and Scenic Rivers: the Alatna, Joh, and North Fork Rivers.
When the United States purchased Alaska in 1867, little was known of the future state or its waterways. In fact, the Koyukuk River was not explored until 1885, by Lieutenant Henry Allen and Private Fred Fickett of the US Army. However, people flocked to the area when gold was discovered in 1893. By 1898, the Koyukuk River was in the middle of a full-blown gold rush with mining camps and trading posts appearing all around the area. Eventually, these camps evolved into villages and towns, which still exist today.
The Koyukuk River is full of life and surrounded by scenic beauty. Thanks to Congress, the river and all the wildlife who call it home will be safe for generations to come.
US #5381c
2019 Koyukuk River – Wild and Scenic Rivers
- Pictures the Koyukuk River that flows through the Endicott Mountains in Alaska.
- One of 12 stamps commemorating the Wild and Scenic Rivers System established under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018.
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Wild and Scenic Rivers
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: May 21, 2019
First Day City: Bend, Oregon
Quantity Issued: 60,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 12
Tagging: Phosphor, block tag
Why the stamp was issued: To honor the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act which established a system of over 200 rivers in 40 states and Puerto Rico as of 2019.
About the stamp design: Pictures a photograph of the Koyukuk River in Alaska, which is protected under the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at Tumalo State Park in Bend, Oregon. The Deschutes River runs through the park, one of the over 200 rivers protected by the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
History the stamp represents: Some of America’s most beautiful sights can be found in Alaska. That includes the 425-mile long Koyukuk River, designated a Wild and Scenic River by Congress in 1980.
The Koyukuk River begins well above the Arctic Circle in the Endicott Mountains. It flows through the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge, and Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge before emptying into the Yukon River. The Koyukuk River has a number of tributaries feeding into it, including three other Wild and Scenic Rivers: the Alatna, Joh, and North Fork Rivers.
When the United States purchased Alaska in 1867, little was known of the future state or its waterways. In fact, the Koyukuk River was not explored until 1885, by Lieutenant Henry Allen and Private Fred Fickett of the US Army. However, people flocked to the area when gold was discovered in 1893. By 1898, the Koyukuk River was in the middle of a full-blown gold rush with mining camps and trading posts appearing all around the area. Eventually, these camps evolved into villages and towns, which still exist today.
The Koyukuk River is full of life and surrounded by scenic beauty. Thanks to Congress, the river and all the wildlife who call it home will be safe for generations to come.