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Fairbanks Alaska Map

Explore Fairbanks, Alaska, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Fairbanks, Alaska

How to Use This Fairbanks, Alaska Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Fairbanks, Alaska. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Alaska or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Fairbanks.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Fairbanks
State	Alaska (AK)
County	Fairbanks North Star
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Alaska Time (America/Anchorage)

Latitude	64.836531
Longitude	-147.651745
Population	32,515
Density	395.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	99701, 99707, 99708, 99709, 99710
Area Code	907
School District	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

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About Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks is a locality in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska, United States. It has a population of 32,515. The population density is 395.5 people per km². Fairbanks is located at 64.8365°N, 147.6517°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. Fairbanks is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 99701, 99707, 99708.

Fairbanks emerges from the interior landscape as a testament to human persistence against the profound silence of the subarctic. It lies 2.9 miles east-southeast of College, AK (from College, AK: bearing 118°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west-northwest of Badger. The terrain surrounding Fairbanks is a vast expanse of taiga, where the quality of light at dusk stretches shadows across the ground in long, violet fingers that seem to hold the day in suspension. Isabella Creek flows quietly through the low-lying areas just a short distance away, while the distant, jagged silhouette of the Alaska Range stands as a stoic guardian on the horizon. Nearby, the woods of the Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest offer a dense, green shelter, and the presence of Monterey Lake provides a still, reflective surface that mirrors the shifting, immense sky above.

Fairbanks traces its origins to the discovery of gold in the early twentieth century, a moment that transformed a quiet wilderness into a bustling center of activity. Prospectors arrived in the valley, their lives defined by the rhythm of the seasons and the hard labor of extracting wealth from the earth. The development of the region was tethered to the harsh, unforgiving winters and the brief, explosive energy of the short summers, creating a character forged in resilience. Even as the initial rush faded, the spirit of those who first settled Fairbanks remained, rooted in the understanding that survival here requires an intimate, respectful dialogue with the land.

Economic life in Fairbanks draws its strength from a blend of academic pursuit, resource management, and the logistical demands of a remote interior location. The University of Alaska Fairbanks stands as a central pillar, fostering research that bridges the gap between scientific inquiry and the realities of life in extreme northern latitudes. Infrastructure, including the sprawling energy conduits that traverse the landscape, supports a community that functions as a critical hub for the northern interior. While the economy remains diverse, the presence of the Fairbanks Office Wildlife area ensures that the surrounding environment is monitored and preserved, grounding the local industries in a landscape that remains fundamentally wild.

Cultural life in Fairbanks is marked by an appreciation for the outdoors and a calendar defined by the extreme transition of the seasons. Residents gather for major festivals that celebrate the return of the sun or the height of the summer light, while collegiate sports teams at the university draw local crowds who value the grit and teamwork displayed on the ice and court. The area is home to individuals who have made their mark in fields ranging from literature to extreme endurance sports, their accomplishments often shaped by the isolation and scale of their surroundings. Throughout the year, Fairbanks maintains a steady, deliberate pace, where the beauty of a frost-covered morning or the vibrant color of autumn foliage in French Gulch serves as a daily reminder of the natural world’s persistent influence.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Nussbaumer Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 305° NW
Hamilton Acres (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 287° W
Fairbanks Office Wildlife (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.7 mi, 271° W · 2 acres
Moose Antler Arch (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 291° W
Fairbanks Ice Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 284° W
Lend-Lease Monument (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 288° W
Bouchard's International Dog Mushing and Sled Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 284° W
Interior Alaska Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 277° W
Creamer's Field (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 332° NW
Barnette's Landing (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 284° W
Walter Harper Statue (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 286° W
Alaska Mining Hall of Fame (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 284° W
Denali Backroads (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 294° NW
Alaska Bird Observatory (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 314° NW
Observation Tower (Viewpoint) — 3.4 mi, 313° NW
Gold Rush Town (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 272° W
UAF Planet Walk Start (Sun) (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 284° W
Goldstream Public Use Area (State Recreation Area) — 7.1 mi, 339° N
Tanana Valley State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 10.9 mi, 057° NE
White Alice Communications Station (Historic Ruins) — 14.3 mi, 018° N
Meehan (Historic Ruins) — 21.5 mi, 042° NE
Beaver Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 36.8 mi, 000° N · 77k acres
Historic Alaska Railroad Depot Museum (Museum) — 46.6 mi, 247° SW
Steese National Conservation Area (National Conservation Area) — 59.8 mi, 025° NE · 1.2M acres
Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 68.7 mi, 360° N · 18.2M acres

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