Gulkana Alaska Map

About Gulkana, Alaska

Gulkana is a locality in Copper River, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 47. Gulkana is located at 62.2714°N, 145.3822°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99588.

Gulkana lies at a confluence where ancient rivers meet the vast Alaskan sky. It lies 164.7 miles east-north-east of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 62°T), and is situated 84.9 miles north-north-east of Valdez. The land here is a mosaic of boreal forest, its spruce and birch trees clinging to low hills that slope towards the broad, silt-laden waters of the Copper River and the Gulkana River, which braid and twist in a constant dance. In the quiet mornings, before the sun fully crests the eastern ridges, the air carries a damp, earthy scent, mingling with the sharp tang of pine, and the silence is profound, broken only by the distant call of a loon or the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth. The light, when it descends, paints the landscape in hues of amber and rose, softening the rugged edges of the terrain and lending a fleeting, ethereal beauty to the wilderness. This place has long been a crossroads, a vital artery for those who have traversed these lands. For millennia, Indigenous peoples followed the abundant waterways, their lives intricately tied to the salmon runs and the rich bounty of the surrounding country. Later, prospectors and settlers were drawn by the promise of gold and the strategic importance of the river systems, establishing Gulkana as a crucial supply point and transportation hub. The Alaska Pipeline, a monumental feat of engineering, also threads its way through this region, a modern testament to the enduring significance of this northern landscape. Today, the economy of Gulkana finds its footing in a blend of resource management, tourism drawn by its wild beauty and abundant fishing, and the quiet persistence of a community deeply connected to its natural heritage.

About This Gulkana Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Gulkana, 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 Gulkana and Copper River.

Detailed location data for Gulkana 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 Gulkana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.