Galena Alaska Map

About Galena, Alaska

Galena is a locality in Yukon-Koyukuk, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 611. The population density is 12.3 people per km². Galena is located at 64.7333°N, 156.9275°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99741.

Galena rests at the confluence of the Yukon and Koyukuk Rivers, a place where the vast, untamed Alaskan wilderness presses close. It lies 271.0 miles west of Fairbanks, AK (from Fairbanks, AK: bearing 273°T), and is situated 148.4 miles east-south-east of Buckland. The land here is a mosaic of boreal forest, its dark green pines and spruces reaching towards a sky that can shift from the pale, luminous blue of summer to the bruised, dramatic hues of approaching winter. Willow and alder thicken along the riverbanks, their branches forming a tangled filigree against the water's ceaseless flow. In the long summer days, the air itself seems to hum with the quiet industry of insects, a subtle vibration that underscores the immense stillness of the surrounding landscape. Winters transform this scene into a realm of hushed white, the snow muffling sound and the frozen rivers becoming arteries of ice, reflecting a pale sun. The history of Galena is inextricably linked to these waterways, which have served as both highway and lifeblood for centuries. Indigenous peoples have long called this region home, their presence a quiet echo in the land. Later, the allure of gold brought prospectors and settlers, shaping the early character of Galena as a trading post and a hub for those venturing into the Interior. The economy, once driven by the transient promise of precious metals, has since found a more stable footing in the services that support a remote community, from transportation and aviation to essential goods and local governance. The airbase, a significant presence, speaks to the strategic importance and the enduring challenges of connecting this remote settlement to the wider world.

About This Galena Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Galena, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 64.733333, -156.9275. 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 Galena and Yukon-Koyukuk.

Detailed location data for Galena includes the ZIP code (99741), telephone area code (907), county seat of Yukon-Koyukuk, and school district assignment (Galena City 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 Galena is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.