Glennallen Alaska Map

About Glennallen, Alaska

Glennallen is a locality in Copper River, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 450. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Glennallen is located at 62.1092°N, 145.5464°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99588.

Glennallen sits at the confluence of vast, wild landscapes, where the Copper River's glacial meltwater churns a milky blue through a broad valley floor. It lies 155.5 miles east-north-east of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 65°T), and is situated 72.5 miles north-north-east of Valdez. The air here, especially in the long, hushed twilight of summer, carries the sharp scent of spruce and the damp earth beneath, a constant reminder of the untamed wilderness that presses in from all sides. Towering mountains, their peaks often veiled in mist or crowned with snow even in warmer months, form a dramatic, ever-present backdrop, their ancient slopes whispering tales of geological upheaval and enduring nature. In the distance, the faint shimmer of a distant icefield hints at the immense, frozen heart of Alaska, a stark contrast to the vibrant, green scrub that carpets the lower elevations. This place, Glennallen, has long been a crossroads, a vital hub for those traversing the rugged terrain of the Copper River Basin. Its economy, historically tied to the bounty of the land and the extraction of its riches, now finds its pulse in a blend of tourism, services, and the hardy resilience of those who call it home. The spirit of the pioneer, of resourceful self-sufficiency, is still palpable, a quiet strength that underpins the daily routines of its residents, who understand intimately the rhythms of a place where the seasons dictate life's pace. The nearby national forests and state parks offer endless avenues for exploration, drawing visitors to witness the raw, breathtaking beauty that defines this corner of Alaska, a testament to the enduring power of the wild.

About This Glennallen Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Glennallen, Alaska with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Glennallen and Copper River.

Detailed location data for Glennallen includes the ZIP code (99588), telephone area code (907), county seat of Copper River, and school district assignment (Copper River 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 Glennallen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.