This Historic Resource Study is oriented toward the identification and evaluation of the historical resources in the park to accomplish compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act and provides a basic reference for planners, managers, and interpreters to facilitate the proper care and management of cultural properties. Discussion includes European exploration of the Seward peninsula, the coming of Americans, early missions, and mining on the Seward peninsula. The National Park Service is the U.S. federal agency that manages all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations.