Butte, Alaska
| Butte, Alaska | |
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| CDP | |
 Location in Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the state of Alaska. |
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| Coordinates: 61°32′53″N 149°1′36″W / 61.54806°N 149.02667°WCoordinates: 61°32′53″N 149°1′36″W / 61.54806°N 149.02667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Matanuska-Susitna |
| Government | |
| • Borough mayor | Vern Halter |
| • State senator | Bill Stoltze (R) |
| • State rep. | Cathy Tilton (R) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41 sq mi (106.3 km2) |
| • Land | 40.3 sq mi (104.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 3,246 |
| Time zone | Alaska (AKST) (UTC-9) |
| • Summer (DST) | AKDT (UTC-8) |
| Area code(s) | 907 |
| FIPS code | 02-09710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1416898 |
The Butte is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 census, the population was 3,246. The Butte is located between the Matanuska River and the Knik River, approximately 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Palmer. It is accessible via the Old Glenn Highway.
The Butte has its own elementary school, although the closest high school is Palmer High School.
The town of the Butte surrounds the geological formation Bodenburg Butte, from which the town draws its name. There are two hikes to the 900-foot summit, which offers 360-degree views of the surrounding Matanuska Valley and distant Knik Glacier.
Located within town is the Knik River Public Use Area (KRPUA), which provides a full spectrum of outdoor recreational opportunities and is open to motorized and non-motorized recreational pursuits. Activities common to the area include riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs), hunting, fishing, trapping, target shooting, boating, flying planes, horseback riding, biking, hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.
The Butte is also home to the Alaska Raceway Park, which has been operating for more than 50 years. The track holds races from Mother’s Day until Labor Day and most between. The 1/3 mile asphalt oval track is certified for NASCAR races in the Whelen All American Series.
Located on the southern flank of the Bodenburg Butte is the Williams Reindeer Farm, which has been operating since 1987. The Reindeer farm is featured in an episode of Discovery's Dirty Jobs.
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