Copper Center Alaska Map

About Copper Center, Alaska

Copper Center is a locality in Copper River, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 346. The population density is 9.6 people per km². Copper Center is located at 61.9770°N, 145.3297°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99573.

Copper Center rests in a broad valley, cradled by the imposing, snow-dusted peaks of the Alaska Range. It lies 159.1 miles east-north-east of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 69°T), and is situated 67.4 miles north-north-east of Valdez. The Copper River, a mighty, glacially-fed artery, flows nearby, its waters a milky jade, carrying the whispers of distant mountains. Spruce and birch trees, their bark a pale parchment against the deep evergreen, carpet the rolling terrain, their branches often heavy with the soft hush of snow or the bright, fleeting green of summer. The air here carries a keen, crisp scent, a blend of damp earth, pine needles, and the clean, cool breath of the wild. Sunlight, when it breaks through, often falls in long, slanted shafts, illuminating dust motes dancing in the quiet air and casting long, stretching shadows that deepen the contours of the land. The history of Copper Center is intrinsically linked to the rich mineral veins that give the region its name, though its economy has long since diversified beyond the early prospecting dreams. Today, this locality thrives on a blend of tourism, driven by the awe-inspiring natural beauty and the proximity to vast protected wilderness, and a hardy spirit of self-sufficiency. Local businesses cater to adventurers seeking the rugged charm of the Alaskan interior, offering everything from guided expeditions to cozy lodging. The rhythm of life in Copper Center is dictated by the seasons, a slow, deliberate unfolding of days that can feel both timeless and acutely present, where the land itself seems to hold its breath, waiting for the next grand act of nature.

About This Copper Center Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Copper Center, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 61.97696, -145.329729. 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 Copper Center and Copper River.

Detailed location data for Copper Center includes the ZIP code (99573), telephone area code (907), county seat of Copper River, and school district assignment (Copper River 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 Copper Center is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.