Gambell Alaska Map

About Gambell, Alaska

Gambell is a locality in Nome, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 569. The population density is 17.1 people per km². Gambell is located at 63.7797°N, 171.7411°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Nome) timezone. ZIP code: 99742.

Gambell clings to the northwestern tip of St. Lawrence Island, a stark and windswept sentinel against the Bering Sea. It lies 715.1 miles west-north-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 294°T), and is situated 39.0 miles west of Savoonga. The land here is a low-lying tundra, a vast expanse of mosses, sedges, and hardy grasses that ripple under the ceaseless wind, broken only by the occasional shallow, tea-colored lake. The horizon is a perpetual meeting point of pale sky and steely grey water, often softened by a mist that hangs heavy and damp, blurring the edges of the world. The air itself carries the sharp, clean tang of salt and the distant, mournful cry of seabirds, a constant reminder of the wildness that defines this place. The few structures of Gambell, predominantly wooden and painted in muted blues and greens, seem to hunker down against the elements, their forms softened by the pervasive, diffused light. The history of Gambell is as deeply etched into this land as the ancient trails worn by generations of Yupik hunters. For centuries, this island has been a vital crossroads, a place where the currents of migration and trade converged, and the echoes of those journeys still resonate. The local economy, historically tied to the bounty of the sea, continues to rely on subsistence hunting and fishing – the whales, seals, and walruses that have sustained the people of Gambell for millennia. Today, the island's unique location also draws attention for its birdwatching opportunities, attracting ornithologists and enthusiasts eager to witness the migratory patterns of rare species. The rhythm of daily life in Gambell is dictated by the tides, the seasons, and the profound connection to the natural world, a way of being that feels both ancient and enduring.

About This Gambell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gambell, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 63.779722, -171.741111. 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 Gambell and Nome.

Detailed location data for Gambell includes the ZIP code (99742), telephone area code (907), county seat of Nome, and school district assignment (Bering Strait 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 Gambell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.