Barrow, Alaska
Photo Courtesy of Jeremy May
Location: 71º18’N, 156º 44’W
Barrow is the northernmost city in the United States and has a population of roughly 4,000 people. It is considered the transportation and political hub of the North Slope of Alaska. It is 360 miles north of the arctic circle and the average summer temperature is around 40ºF. Because of its location, and the efforts of the community to facilitate research, Barrow is a large draw for scientists from around the world interested in studying the tundra ecosystem and climate change.
Links to Relevant Sites
Barrow Arctic Science Consortium (BASC)
BASC heads logistics coordination for researchers working in the North Slope
Barrow Area Info Database Internet Map Server (BAID-IMS)
An interactive way to explore research topics in the area
Ilisagvik College
Ilisagvik provides multiple resources for visiting scientists including labs and a cafeteria
Alaska Community Database Community Information Summary (CIS)
Statistics, pictures, and information on the city
North Slope Borough School District
Information on Barrow High School
Barrow Weather
Current data on the city