Buffalo Soapstone Alaska Map

About Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska

Buffalo Soapstone is a locality in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 739. The population density is 13.9 people per km². Buffalo Soapstone is located at 61.6698°N, 149.1185°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99645.

Buffalo Soapstone lies at the edge of a vast, undulating landscape where spruce and birch trees give way to the ruggedness of the Alaskan wilderness. It lies 40.5 miles north-east of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 39°T), and is situated 6.9 miles east-north-east of North Lakes. The air here carries a crisp, clean scent, a constant reminder of the untamed country that surrounds it, and in the late afternoon, the sun casts long, cool shadows that paint the ground in hues of lavender and deep gold. Gentle slopes rise and fall, leading the eye towards distant, snow-capped peaks that form a silent, majestic backdrop. The very earth underfoot, a rich, dark loam, feels alive, promising a quiet resilience that mirrors the hardy flora clinging to its surface. The story of Buffalo Soapstone is deeply intertwined with the earth itself, its name a direct nod to the valuable mineral deposits that have shaped its identity. For generations, the extraction and shaping of this unique soapstone have formed the backbone of the local economy, its artisans drawing inspiration from the very land that yields their craft. This industry, though quiet, has fostered a distinct cultural character, one of patient skill and deep respect for natural resources. The rhythm of life in Buffalo Soapstone is measured and deliberate, mirroring the slow, steady work of shaping stone, with a palpable sense of community built on shared endeavor and a profound connection to the Alaskan wild.

About This Buffalo Soapstone Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 61.669753, -149.118496. 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 Buffalo Soapstone and Matanuska-Susitna.

Detailed location data for Buffalo Soapstone includes the ZIP code (99645), telephone area code (907), county seat of Matanuska-Susitna, and school district assignment (Matanuska-Susitna 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 Buffalo Soapstone is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.