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Chena Ridge Alaska Map

Explore Chena Ridge, Alaska, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Chena Ridge, Alaska

How to Use This Chena Ridge, Alaska Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Chena Ridge, Alaska. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Alaska or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Chena Ridge.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Chena Ridge
State	Alaska (AK)
County	Fairbanks North Star
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Alaska Time (America/Anchorage)

Latitude	64.794305
Longitude	-148.032883
Population	6,015
Density	63.7 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	99709
Area Code	907
School District	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

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About Chena Ridge, Alaska

Chena Ridge is a locality in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,015. The population density is 63.7 people per km². Chena Ridge is located at 64.7943°N, 148.0329°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99709.

Chena Ridge stands as a high-latitude bastion where the terrestrial expanse stretches toward the horizon in a vast, subarctic display of resilience. It lies 7.0 miles southwest of College, AK (from College, AK: bearing 228°T), and is situated 8.5 miles west-southwest of Fairbanks. The landscape is defined by the steady, glacial pace of inland life, situated 230 miles from any salt-water influence. Rost Creek winds through the immediate terrain, offering a modest, flowing companion to the surrounding woodland. To the south, the distant, snow-dusted peaks of the Alaska Range anchor the view, providing a silent, monumental backdrop to the daily cycle of light. Ace Lake rests quietly five miles away, its stillness reflecting the pale, shifting hues of an expansive sky. The proximity of the Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest ensures that the air remains crisp, carrying the scent of spruce and the quiet intensity of an untamed wilderness.

Chena Ridge developed through the quiet perseverance of settlers drawn to the interior, where the rhythm of existence is dictated by the turning of the seasons rather than the haste of urban centers. The local economy relies on a blend of independent trade and the careful management of natural resources, reflecting a long-standing tradition of self-sufficiency. Residents often engage in specialized labor that honors the rugged requirements of the northern environment, ensuring that the infrastructure remains functional against the frost. Commerce here is rarely loud, preferring a steady, predictable pace that supports the families who have made their lives in this demanding climate. The influence of the land itself acts as the primary industry, shaping every decision made by those who navigate the challenges of such an isolated, interior life.

Chena Ridge fosters a culture of stoic independence and genuine camaraderie, where the long winters encourage a profound, shared appreciation for the warmth of a hearth. Community life finds a natural focal point at Ester Community Park, a place where the local spirit gathers amidst the tall timber. For those who seek the solitude of the wilderness, the Bonnifield Trail provides a path through the brush, leading adventurers toward the deeper, more secluded reaches of the basin near Moose Gulch. While the region remains largely defined by its quietude, it attracts individuals who value the immense scale of the taiga and the profound silence that follows a heavy snow. Life here is not measured by the accumulation of noise or status, but by the quiet endurance of those who choose to live under the vast, northern firmament.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Tanana Valley State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 1.4 mi, 270° W
Chena Indian Village (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 082° E
Ester Community Park (Local Park) — 3.6 mi, 010° N
Riverboat Discovery (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 063° NE
UAF Planet Walk Start (Sun) (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 050° NE
International Signpost (Public Artwork) — 7.0 mi, 050° NE
Black Brant IX sounding rocket (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 050° NE
Circle of Flags (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 056° NE
South Davis Park (Local Park) — 8.0 mi, 076° E
Gold Rush Mining Valley (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 068° E
Fairbanks Office Wildlife (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.9 mi, 070° E · 2 acres
Creamer's Field (State Conservation Area) — 9.0 mi, 050° NE
Alaska Mining Hall of Fame (Museum) — 9.6 mi, 069° E
Interior Alaska Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 071° E
Barnette's Landing (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 069° E
Bouchard's International Dog Mushing and Sled Museum (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 070° E
Fairbanks Ice Museum (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 070° E
Observation Tower (Viewpoint) — 10.2 mi, 059° NE
Goldstream Public Use Area (State Recreation Area) — 11.7 mi, 033° NE
Minto Flats State Game Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 21.3 mi, 301° NW
White Alice Communications Station (Historic Ruins) — 22.7 mi, 043° NE
Meehan (Historic Ruins) — 31.8 mi, 053° NE
Historic Alaska Railroad Depot Museum (Museum) — 35.2 mi, 244° SW
Chena River State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 36.8 mi, 080° E
Beaver Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 41.5 mi, 007° N · 77k acres
Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 70.8 mi, 356° N · 18.2M acres
Denali Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 74.2 mi, 202° S · 2.1M acres
Kantishna Gallery (Gallery) — 76.8 mi, 200° S
Denali National Park (National Park) — 79.5 mi, 197° S · 4.7M acres

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