The name was first reported in 1951 by the U.S. Geological Survey. The area was first settled as a logging camp. Culture Cube Cove is a logging camp, including families, and is primarily non-Native. The settlement is a logging camp.
Some employment is offered by the local school.
In addition to float planes and boats, Cube has a 1,100 foot dirt runway suitable for small wheel planes, although there are no facilities. The area's maritime climate is characterized by cool summers and mild winters.