Anvik Alaska Map

About Anvik, Alaska

Anvik is a locality in Yukon-Koyukuk, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 79. The population density is 3.4 people per km². Anvik is located at 62.6561°N, 160.2067°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99558.

Anvik rests at the confluence of two great Alaskan rivers, its low-lying landscape a verdant embrace of water and sky. It lies 349.0 miles west-north-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 291°T), and is situated 99.0 miles east-north-east of Pilot Station. The Yukon River, a broad, sinuous ribbon of silty brown, meets the Anvik River, its waters a darker, more mysterious hue, creating a dynamic meeting point that shapes the very character of the settlement. Dense spruce and birch forests, reaching towards horizons often softened by a gentle mist, frame the village, their dark green a stark contrast to the pale, reflective surface of the waterways. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the boreal forest and the subtle, ever-present aroma of flowing water, a constant reminder of the powerful currents that define this place. The light, particularly in the long twilight of summer, can be a breathtaking spectacle, bathing the landscape in hues of rose and lavender that linger for hours. The history of Anvik is deeply intertwined with these rivers, serving for generations as a crucial waypoint for Athabascan peoples traveling and trading along the Yukon. Later, it became a significant hub for Russian traders and missionaries, leaving a subtle imprint on the cultural landscape. The economy of Anvik has historically relied on subsistence hunting and fishing, supplemented by the bounty of the boreal forest, though a modern era has seen a greater emphasis on government services and limited commercial activity. The village retains a quiet dignity, a sense of enduring tradition that flows as steadily as the great rivers that cradle it. The distinctive rhythm of life in Anvik is dictated by the seasons and the water, a deliberate pace that allows for a profound connection to the wild, untamed beauty of this Alaskan corner.

About This Anvik Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Anvik, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 62.656111, -160.206667. 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 Anvik and Yukon-Koyukuk.

Detailed location data for Anvik includes the ZIP code (99558), telephone area code (907), county seat of Yukon-Koyukuk, and school district assignment (Iditarod Area 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 Anvik is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.