Fairbanks Alaska Map

About Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks is a locality in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska, United States. It has a population of 68,976. The population density is 391.5 people per km². Fairbanks is located at 64.8378°N, 147.7164°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99701.

Fairbanks lies at the heart of the vast interior of Alaska, a place where the land stretches out with a quiet, enduring strength. It lies 259.3 miles north-north-east of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 14°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west-north-west of Badger. The terrain here is a study in subtle contrasts: low, rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of boreal forests, give way to broad, flat expanses and the meandering silver threads of rivers. The air itself carries a crispness, especially in the long twilight of summer, when the sun lingers on the horizon, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender, a slow, lingering benediction over the landscape. The Chena River, a vital artery, winds its way through the outskirts of Fairbanks, its waters reflecting the endless sky, a constant reminder of the wild, untamed country that surrounds this northern outpost. This northern city, Fairbanks, has a history deeply intertwined with the earth's bounty, its very foundations laid by the relentless pursuit of gold. Prospectors, drawn by the promise of fortune, first staked their claims along the Chena and Tanana rivers, igniting a boom that shaped the character of the region. Today, while gold still whispers in the background, the economy of Fairbanks has diversified, with the university serving as a significant intellectual and economic hub, drawing students and researchers to its northern climes. The presence of military installations also lends a distinct pulse to the community, a blend of civilian life and strategic importance, all set against the backdrop of a climate that demands resilience and a deep appreciation for the stark, breathtaking beauty of the subarctic.

About This Fairbanks Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairbanks, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 64.837778, -147.716389. 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 Fairbanks and Fairbanks North Star.

Detailed location data for Fairbanks includes the ZIP code (99701), 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 Fairbanks is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.