Chena Ridge Alaska Map

About Chena Ridge, Alaska

Chena Ridge is a locality in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,881. The population density is 62.8 people per km². Chena Ridge is located at 64.7881°N, 147.9795°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99709.

Chena Ridge rises from the Alaskan landscape with a quiet, persistent grace, a spine of earth that catches the low-slung sun of the far north. It lies 8.5 miles west-south-west of Fairbanks, AK (from Fairbanks, AK: bearing 246°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south-west of College. Its slopes, cloaked in a dense, dark mantle of spruce and birch, often wear a crown of snow well into spring, the white a stark contrast to the deep green of the boreal forest. In summer, the air here carries the clean, resinous scent of pine, mingled with the damp, earthy aroma of moss and decaying leaves, a fragrance so pure it feels like breathing in the wild itself. Streams, born from snowmelt and rain, carve shallow, winding paths through the terrain, their waters a clear, cold testament to the northern chill, reflecting the vast, ever-shifting canvas of the sky above. This land, though seemingly wild, hums with a history of resilience and resourcefulness, its economy historically tethered to the bounty of the earth and the enduring spirit of its people. Chena Ridge, like much of the surrounding Interior, has seen its share of prospectors and homesteaders, individuals drawn by the promise of gold and the allure of untouched wilderness. Today, while gold still holds a certain mystique, the local economy thrives on a more diverse foundation, with a strong emphasis on agriculture – surprisingly robust given the short growing season – and the burgeoning tourism industry that attracts those seeking the unique magic of the Alaskan wilderness. The distinctive character of Chena Ridge is found in its unpretentious independence, a place where the vastness of nature dictates the pace of life, and the aurora borealis, when it paints the night sky, is a shared spectacle that binds the community together.

About This Chena Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chena Ridge, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 64.788053, -147.979497. 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 Chena Ridge and Fairbanks North Star.

Detailed location data for Chena Ridge includes the ZIP code (99709), telephone area code (907), county seat of Fairbanks North Star, and school district assignment (Fairbanks North Star 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 Chena Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.