What is the population of Conklin, Alberta?

Conklin has a population of approximately 185 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Conklin, Alberta located?

Conklin is located in Alberta, Canada, at approximate coordinates 55.6325°, -111.0828°.

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Conklin

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Total population

185

Elevation575 m

Coordinates55.63°, -111.08°

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Elevation

575 m

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Overview

Conklin is a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada within the Regional Municipality (RM) of Wood Buffalo. It is located on Highway 881 between Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche. It lies near the west end of Christina Lake at an elevation of 575 metres (1,886 ft), and was named for John Conklin, a railroad employee.

History & geography

History

The hamlet of Conklin was named for John Conklin, a railroad employee. reached Conklin in 1921, the town was relocated alongside the railway tracks. Conklin was an important centre for the local fur trade from 1940 to 1960. Mink pelts from several mink farms in the area were transferred by canoe and dogsled to the railway siding at Conklin for shipment to markets. From 1940 to 1960 there was heavy commercial fishing in Christina Lake, and a fish processing plant was located at the outlet to the Jackfish River.

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