Cooper Landing, Alaska is one of the premier fishing and hunting destinations in the world. It is located at the west end of Kenai Lake and near the world famous Kenai River. Between 1848 and 1851, the Russian engineer, P. Doroshin, found gold in the area. Cooper Landing was named for Joseph Cooper, a miner who discovered gold here in 1884. Cooper Creek was first recorded in 1898 by the US Geological Survey. In 1900, the Census found 21 miners and one wife living at Cooper Creek. The Riddiford Post Office began operations in 1924, and the Riddiford School opened in 1928. In 1938, a road was constructed to Seward. In 1948, a road to Kenai was opened, and by 1951, residents could drive to Anchorage. The Cooper Landing Community Club was first formed in 1949. The Cooper Lake Hydroelectric Facility was constructed in 1959-60. Today, the town stretches along several miles of the Sterling highway and the Kenai River. If you are planning a stay in Homer, you might want to consider visiting the Beach House B&B If you have any questions, please contact us toll free at 1 866 595 1213. You can also send an email to: Barbara and Tom All contents © Ingram's Base Camp Graphics © Andy Gayer Photographs © Jim Oltersdorf Site created & maintained by Arctic Web Publications