Atka Alaska Map

About Atka, Alaska

Atka is a locality in Aleutians West, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 15. The population density is 1.2 people per km². Atka is located at 52.1961°N, 174.2006°W. It observes the Hawaii-Aleutian Time (America/Adak) timezone. ZIP code: 99547.

Atka rises from the sea, a rugged jewel set against the vast canvas of the Bering Sea. It lies 1102.4 miles west-south-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 247°T). The island's spine is a series of volcanic peaks, their slopes cloaked in a tapestry of mosses, lichens, and hardy grasses that shimmer with an almost otherworldly green under the ever-shifting sky. Deep fjords cleave the coastline, their waters mirroring the dramatic clouds that scud overhead, while the wind, a constant, unseen sculptor, carves the land into dramatic promontories and hidden coves. Here, the air itself feels ancient, carrying the briny tang of the ocean and the faint, earthy scent of damp soil. The light, particularly at dusk, can transform the landscape into a spectacle of muted golds and bruised purples, casting long shadows that stretch and writhe across the undulating terrain. The history of Atka is deeply intertwined with the resilience of its people and the bounty of the sea. For millennia, the Unangax̂ have navigated these waters, their lives shaped by the rhythms of the tides and the migration of marine life. The island bears the indelible marks of its past, from the remnants of ancient village sites to the more recent echoes of military presence during World War II. Today, the local economy remains anchored in the traditional pursuits of fishing and hunting, with the sea providing both sustenance and livelihood. The small, colorful buildings of the village huddle together for warmth and community, a testament to the enduring spirit of Atka, a place where the wild beauty of nature and the enduring strength of human connection are inextricably bound.

About This Atka Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Atka, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.196111, -174.200556. 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 Atka and Aleutians West.

Detailed location data for Atka includes the ZIP code (99547), telephone area code (907), county seat of Aleutians West, and school district assignment (Aleutian Region 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 Atka is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.