Diamond Ridge Alaska Map

About Diamond Ridge, Alaska

Diamond Ridge is a locality in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,329. The population density is 12.2 people per km². Diamond Ridge is located at 59.6761°N, 151.5575°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99603.

Diamond Ridge unfolds across the Kenai Peninsula's rugged embrace, a place where forested slopes, often cloaked in the mist of passing clouds, meet the vast, restless sea. It lies 120.6 miles south-south-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 209°T), and is situated 2.3 miles north of Homer. The land here is a study in contrasts: dark, dense spruce and hemlock forests climb towards the sky, their needles catching the fleeting sunlight, while lower down, the terrain softens into meadows dotted with wildflowers in the brief, vibrant summer. The air, when it’s not carrying the sharp tang of salt, is infused with the earthy scent of damp soil and pine. From certain vantage points, one can see the immense, blue expanse of the ocean stretching to the horizon, a constant reminder of the wild, untamed spirit that defines this corner of Alaska. The history of Diamond Ridge is inextricably linked to the bounty of the sea and the enduring spirit of those who sought their fortune here. For generations, this land has sustained a hardy populace, their lives shaped by the rhythms of fishing and the challenges of a northern climate. The economy, though varied, still finds its pulse in the rich fishing grounds, with boats often seen bobbing in the sheltered bays, a testament to this enduring livelihood. The landscape itself bears the subtle marks of past endeavors, a quiet nod to the pioneering spirit that settled these shores, making Diamond Ridge a place where the past feels very much alive in the present.

About This Diamond Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Diamond Ridge, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 59.676111, -151.5575. 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 Diamond Ridge and Kenai Peninsula.

Detailed location data for Diamond Ridge includes the ZIP code (99603), telephone area code (907), county seat of Kenai Peninsula, and school district assignment (Kenai Peninsula 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 Diamond Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.