False Pass Alaska Map

About False Pass, Alaska

False Pass is a locality in Aleutians East, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 151. The population density is 1.5 people per km². False Pass is located at 54.8508°N, 163.4150°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Nome) timezone. ZIP code: 99583.

False Pass is a place where the land seems to hold its breath, a narrow spit of earth cradled by the restless Bering Sea and the calmer waters of the Unimak Pass. It lies 659.5 miles south-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 234°T), and is situated 46.2 miles west-south-west of King Cove. Jagged, volcanic peaks, often shrouded in mist, rise inland, their slopes a muted tapestry of greens and grays, hinting at the raw power that shaped this archipelago. The air itself feels ancient, carrying the sharp tang of salt and the faint, earthy scent of tundra, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Here, the sky is an ever-changing canvas, from the pale, ethereal light of dawn that bleeds across the horizon to the deep, indigo hues of twilight, where the stars begin to prick through the vast expanse. The rhythm of False Pass is dictated by the tides and the season, a slow, deliberate pulse that mirrors the patient ebb and flow of the ocean. The history of False Pass is intimately tied to the sea, a story of hardy souls drawn by the promise of abundant fish and the strategic importance of its waterway. For generations, this passage has been a vital artery for vessels navigating the often treacherous waters of the Aleutian chain, a fact that has shaped its very existence. The economy, once reliant on the rich salmon runs and the robust king crab fishery, continues to draw sustenance from the ocean's bounty, though the methods and catches may shift with the years. Local traditions, passed down through families, speak of a deep respect for the natural world, a reliance on its generosity and an understanding of its unforgiving nature. The small cluster of buildings that comprise False Pass huddle against the elements, each weathered structure a testament to resilience, bearing the marks of wind and spray, a quiet dignity in their enduring presence.

About This False Pass Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of False Pass, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.850833, -163.415. 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 False Pass and Aleutians East.

Detailed location data for False Pass includes the ZIP code (99583), telephone area code (907), county seat of Aleutians East, and school district assignment (Aleutians East 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 False Pass is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.