Eek Alaska Map

About Eek, Alaska

Eek is a locality in Bethel, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 174. The population density is 206.0 people per km². Eek is located at 60.2189°N, 162.0244°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Nome) timezone. ZIP code: 99578.

Eek lies low against the broad sweep of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, a place where the land seems to gather itself before surrendering to the vast, indifferent sky. It lies 414.9 miles west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 266°T), and is situated 23.5 miles east-south-east of Tuntutuliak. Here, the terrain is a subtle, yielding tapestry of sedge and moss, punctuated by the meandering silver threads of small rivers and sloughs that cradle the village. Low, rounded hills, softened by centuries of wind and weather, offer a gentle contour to the otherwise flat expanse, and the air, even in summer, carries a cool, damp promise of the coming winter. The light here is a unique character, often diffused by a persistent haze, casting a soft, ethereal glow that can make the distant horizon seem both impossibly close and infinitely far. Small, sturdy homes, painted in practical, cheerful hues, cluster together, a human punctuation mark against the immense, untamed landscape. The lifeblood of Eek has always been tied to the water and the land, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the bounty they offer. For generations, the Yup'ik people have fished the abundant salmon runs and hunted the caribou that roam these wetlands, traditions that continue to shape the village's economy and cultural identity. The village itself is a testament to this enduring connection, a place where modern necessities mingle with ancient ways. Small boats are a common sight, their hulls reflecting the muted colours of the sky, ready for a journey downriver to gather provisions or simply to feel the pulse of the waterways. The economy, while modest, is sustained by these traditional livelihoods, supplemented by government services and a small amount of local commerce, a quiet resilience that defines the character of Eek.

About This Eek Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Eek, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 60.218889, -162.024444. 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 Eek and Bethel.

Detailed location data for Eek includes the ZIP code (99578), telephone area code (907), county seat of Bethel, and school district assignment (Lower Kuskokwim 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 Eek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.