Elfin Cove Alaska Map

About Elfin Cove, Alaska

Elfin Cove is a locality in Hoonah-Angoon, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 28. Elfin Cove is located at 58.1944°N, 136.3433°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Juneau) timezone. ZIP code: 99825.

Elfin Cove exists as a whisper against the vast Alaskan wilderness. It lies 70.3 miles west of Juneau, AK (from Juneau, AK: bearing 265°T), and is situated 26.7 miles south-west of Gustavus. Here, emerald forests, thick with the scent of damp earth and ancient cedar, plunge dramatically towards the steely, restless waters of the Pacific. Jagged peaks, often cloaked in a veil of mist, rise as silent sentinels, their snow-capped summits hinting at the raw, untamed power of the landscape. The air itself feels alive, carrying the salty tang of the ocean and the crisp, invigorating breath of the surrounding mountains. Tiny, weathered structures cling to the shoreline, their colors muted against the verdant backdrop, suggesting a life lived in close communion with the elements, a delicate dance between human endeavor and the overwhelming grandeur of nature. The history of Elfin Cove is deeply intertwined with the bounty of these waters and the resilience of its people. For generations, the Tlingit people have called this region home, their traditions and knowledge of the land and sea shaping the very character of Elfin Cove. The economy here has historically leaned heavily on the rich fishing grounds, with the steady hum of fishing boats and the scent of drying nets a familiar presence. While no grand universities or bustling metropolises mark its geography, Elfin Cove possesses a profound distinctiveness, a quiet strength born from its remote beauty and the enduring spirit of those who choose to make their lives on this wild edge of the world. The rhythm of Elfin Cove is dictated not by clocks, but by the tides and the turning of seasons, a slow, deliberate pulse that resonates with the ancient heart of Alaska.

About This Elfin Cove Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Elfin Cove, Alaska with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Elfin Cove and Hoonah-Angoon.

Detailed location data for Elfin Cove includes the ZIP code (99825), telephone area code (907), county seat of Hoonah-Angoon, and school district assignment (Chatham 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 Elfin Cove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.