Chase Alaska Map

About Chase, Alaska

Chase is a locality in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 29. Chase is located at 62.4492°N, 150.1017°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99676.

Chase lies at the confluence of the Susitna River and a network of smaller tributaries, a place where the vast Alaskan wilderness begins to soften into fertile plains. It lies 85.3 miles north of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 356°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north of Talkeetna. The land here is a mosaic of spruce and birch forests, their dense canopies giving way to meadows that stretch towards the distant, snow-capped peaks. The air, even in the height of summer, carries a crispness, a reminder of the immense, untamed country that surrounds this quiet settlement. Misty mornings often shroud the landscape in a pearlescent haze, lending a dreamlike quality to the rugged beauty of the terrain, where the dark, rich soil promises abundance. The history of Chase is inextricably linked to the dreams of those who sought a new beginning in the rugged north. Early homesteaders, drawn by the promise of fertile land and the lure of the untamed frontier, began to clear the forests and establish farms, their efforts shaping the character of this agricultural community. The Susitna River, a vital artery for transportation and sustenance, played a crucial role in its development, connecting Chase to the wider world. Today, the local economy still thrives on the bounty of the land, with farms producing a surprising variety of crops against the dramatic backdrop of the Alaskan wilderness, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who call Chase home.

About This Chase Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chase, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 62.449167, -150.101667. 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 Chase and Matanuska-Susitna.

Detailed location data for Chase includes the ZIP code (99676), 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 Chase is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.