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Anchorage Alaska Map

Explore Anchorage, Alaska, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Anchorage, Alaska

How to Use This Anchorage, Alaska Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Anchorage, Alaska. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Alaska or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Anchorage.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Anchorage
State	Alaska (AK)
County	Anchorage
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Alaska Time (America/Anchorage)

Latitude	61.17425
Longitude	-149.284329
Population	291,247
Density	65.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	99501, 99518, 99502, 99504, 99507
Area Code	907
School District	Anchorage School District

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About Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage is a locality in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. With a population of 291,247, Anchorage is a major urban centre in Alaska. The population density is 65.9 people per km². Anchorage is located at 61.1743°N, 149.2843°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. Anchorage is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 99501, 99518, 99502.

Anchorage stands as a vast expanse of northern civilization, where the cold, salt-heavy breath of the Pacific Ocean meets the raw, unyielding edges of a rugged wilderness. It lies 22.6 miles south-southwest of Knik-Fairview, AK (from Knik-Fairview, AK: bearing 204°T), and is situated 34.1 miles southwest of North Lakes. The land here is defined by a sense of immense scale, where the horizon is often dominated by the distant, jagged silhouettes of the Kenai Mountains, standing like silent sentinels against the subarctic sky. Within the urban grid, the quiet waters of Westchester Lagoon offer a pause in the landscape, while the brisk currents of Ship Creek carve their way toward the tides. At the center of it all, Hostetler Park provides a small, green anchor point where the wind carries the scent of spruce and brine, reminding every traveler that Anchorage exists at the intersection of human endeavor and the wild, untamed frontier.

Anchorage emerged from the rugged necessity of the early twentieth century, born from the rapid expansion of rail lines and the promise of northern resources. What began as a tent city built by workers and dreamers evolved into a permanent hub, shaped by the harsh realities of a climate that demands resilience from everything it touches. The history of Anchorage is written in the steel of the tracks and the persistence of those who chose to call this northern reach their home, braving long, dark winters to establish a foothold in a land that feels as if it were only recently carved from the ice. Over the decades, the settlement grew beyond its initial purpose, transforming into the primary gateway for the entire region, a place where the echoes of the founding era still resonate in the sturdy, functional architecture of the downtown streets.

The economy of Anchorage thrives on a complex blend of global logistics, energy production, and the steady pulse of government administration. As a critical node for air cargo, Anchorage functions as a bridge between continents, with massive jets tracing paths through the sky above industries that rely on the extraction of natural resources and the constant movement of goods. Education serves as a cornerstone of the local development, with institutions like the University of Alaska Anchorage fostering a generation of thinkers and engineers capable of navigating the unique challenges of the north. The infrastructure of Anchorage is built to withstand the extremes of the season, maintaining a flow of commerce and daily life that persists even when the light wanes and the temperatures drop, ensuring that the wheels of industry continue to turn despite the formidable environment.

Culture in Anchorage finds its expression in the high-energy spirit of the people, who balance their professional lives with a deep-seated reverence for the outdoors. Residents often gather for major annual events that celebrate the arrival of the seasons, turning the long days of summer into a festival of endurance and community pride. While professional sports may not dominate the local identity in the way they do in warmer latitudes, the passion for college athletics remains a unifying force, drawing crowds to arenas to cheer on local squads. Landmarks are defined more by the natural world than by monuments, with the proximity of beaches and the wild character of Campbell Creek Canyon providing a playground for those who seek the outdoors. Figures like the iconic bush pilots have long been synonymous with the spirit of Anchorage, embodying a legacy of courage and independence that continues to define the character of those who live and work beneath the wide, shifting northern light.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Alaska Native Heritage Center (Museum) — 17.9 mi, 280° W
Campbell Creek Trail (Nature Reserve) — 18.9 mi, 265° W
Alaska Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 19.1 mi, 261° W
Valley of the Moon Children's Park (Theme Park) — 19.5 mi, 271° W
Sullivan Arena (Stadium) — 19.9 mi, 275° W
Perseverance Theatre (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 20.3 mi, 277° W
Anchorage Museum (Museum) — 20.6 mi, 279° W
Oscar Anderson House Museum (Historic Site) — 20.6 mi, 277° W
Ship Creek (Attraction) — 20.6 mi, 277° W
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail (Nature Reserve) — 21.0 mi, 278° W
Port of Anchorage (Attraction) — 21.1 mi, 285° W
Alaska Aviation Museum (Museum) — 21.8 mi, 270° W
Earthquake Park (Historic Site) — 22.3 mi, 277° W
Kincaid Park (Nature Reserve) — 23.9 mi, 275° W
Point Woronzof Park (Nature Reserve) — 25.8 mi, 270° W
Chugach State Park (State Park) — locality lies within
Eagle River Valley scenic viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 2.5 mi, 032° NE
Chugach National Forest (National Forest) — 8.3 mi, 150° SE · 5.4M acres
Nike Site Summit Integrated Fire Control Area (Historic Ruins) — 10.0 mi, 306° NW
Nike Site Summit Missile Launch Area (Historic Ruins) — 10.2 mi, 300° NW
Anchorage Holiday Star (Public Artwork) — 10.2 mi, 300° NW
Indian Valley Mine (Attraction) — 15.4 mi, 212° SW
Mt.Alyeska Tram (Attraction) — 15.4 mi, 156° SE
Marlow Pavilion/Stage (Theatre) — 15.5 mi, 162° S
POW MIA Memorial (Monument) — 16.9 mi, 284° W
Bruce Aaron Roberts (Monument) — 17.1 mi, 327° NW
Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 18.8 mi, 246° SW
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.8 mi, 222° SW · 3.9M acres
Nellie Juan-College Fiord Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 36.8 mi, 155° SE · 2.2M acres
Dave Spencer Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 37.9 mi, 228° SW · 186k acres

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