Barrow Alaska Map

About Barrow, Alaska

Barrow is a locality in North Slope, Alaska, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,581. The population density is 0.4 people per km². Barrow is located at 71.2906°N, 156.7887°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99723.

Barrow is a place where the sky seems to stretch into an eternal canvas, meeting the vast, unbroken horizon of the Arctic Ocean. It lies 502.4 miles north-north-west of Fairbanks, AK (from Fairbanks, AK: bearing 336°T). The land here is a low-lying, treeless expanse, a tundra that in summer bursts with a surprising, resilient bloom of mosses, lichens, and hardy wildflowers, their colors muted yet vibrant against the earthy tones. In winter, this landscape transforms into a stark, monochromatic world of snow and ice, the wind carving intricate patterns into the drifts, a constant, whispering presence. The air itself carries a crispness, a purity that bites at the lungs and invigorates the senses, a stark reminder of the immense, untamed wilderness that surrounds Barrow. The ocean, a restless and powerful entity, is a constant companion, its icy breath influencing the very character of the settlement, its vastness a humbling backdrop to the lives lived here. The history of Barrow is as deeply rooted as the permafrost beneath its surface, a story of survival and adaptation by the Iñupiat people for millennia. This ancient connection to the land and sea has shaped its economy, which for generations has relied on the bounty of the ocean – whaling, fishing, and hunting – traditions that continue to hold deep cultural significance. Modern Barrow also sees activity related to the oil and gas industry, a complex duality reflecting the region's resources and its enduring heritage. The striking sight of the old radio tower, a relic of a bygone era, stands sentinel against the immense skies, a silent testament to the evolving narrative of this northernmost American settlement. The rhythm of life in Barrow is dictated by the seasons and the immensity of its surroundings, a deliberate and mindful existence where community and connection are paramount.

About This Barrow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Barrow, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 71.2906, -156.7887. 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 Barrow and North Slope.

Detailed location data for Barrow includes the ZIP code (99723), telephone area code (907), county seat of North Slope, and school district assignment. 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 Barrow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.