Anderson Alaska Map

About Anderson, Alaska

Anderson is a locality in Denali, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 140. The population density is 1.5 people per km². Anderson is located at 64.3442°N, 149.1869°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99704.

Anderson breathes a quiet, resilient spirit beneath the vast Alaskan sky. It lies 55.4 miles south-west of Fairbanks, AK (from Fairbanks, AK: bearing 233°T), and is situated 34.3 miles north of Healy. The landscape here is a study in enduring forms, where the Tanana River, a broad, silken ribbon, patiently carves its path through a terrain of rolling hills and dense boreal forests. The air, sharp and clean, carries the scent of spruce and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. In the long twilight of summer, the low-hanging sun casts an ethereal glow, gilding the tips of the trees and painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender, a fleeting, breathtaking spectacle. Historically, Anderson's existence is intertwined with the very earth it occupies, a legacy born from the relentless pursuit of resources. The presence of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, a colossal artery of industry, is an undeniable landmark, its steady hum a low counterpoint to the natural symphony of the wilderness. This stretch of the Tanana Valley has been a corridor of passage and sustenance for millennia, and the echoes of those who have lived and worked here, from indigenous peoples to pipeline workers, imbue the place with a deep sense of continuity. The local economy, though modest, is shaped by the land and its demands, with a focus on resourcefulness and self-reliance, qualities that define the character of Anderson.

About This Anderson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Anderson, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 64.344167, -149.186944. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Anderson and Denali.

Detailed location data for Anderson includes the ZIP code (99744), telephone area code (907), county seat of Denali, and school district assignment (Denali Borough School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Anderson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.