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Homer Alaska Map

Explore Homer, Alaska, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Homer, Alaska

How to Use This Homer, Alaska Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Homer, Alaska. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Alaska or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Homer.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Homer
State	Alaska (AK)
County	Kenai Peninsula
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Alaska Time (America/Anchorage)

Latitude	59.647503
Longitude	-151.513095
Population	5,522
Density	154.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	99603
Area Code	907
School District	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

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About Homer, Alaska

Homer is a locality in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,522. The population density is 154.6 people per km². Homer is located at 59.6475°N, 151.5131°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. Homer is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 99603.

Homer emerges from the edge of the continent as a rugged sentinel overlooking the vast, shifting expanse of the Pacific Ocean. It lies 122.5 miles south-southwest of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 208°T), and is situated 10.9 miles southwest of Fritz Creek. The topography around Homer is defined by the sharp transition between the terrestrial wild and the salt-heavy air, where the land yields to the tide in a display of raw, elemental geography. Inland, the terrain rises into the uneven ground of Woodard Canyon, while the distant, jagged silhouettes of the Kenai Mountains mark the horizon like ancient, frozen waves. Visitors often note the peculiar quality of the subarctic light here, which seems to linger long into the evening, casting a pale, ethereal glow over the nearby waters of Beluga Lake and the winding, quiet flow of Palmer Creek.

Prospectors and settlers first gravitated toward Homer during the late nineteenth century, drawn by the promise of coal and the sheltered potential of the deep-water shoreline. The early years of Homer were forged in the crucible of isolation, where survival depended upon the rhythm of the seasons and the hard-won ability to harvest from the sea. Over time, the character of the place evolved from a transient outpost into a permanent fixture of the coast, as families established roots amidst the taiga and tundra. This history remains visible in the enduring spirit of self-reliance that defines the residents of Homer, who honor the persistence of those who first cleared the brush to build a future on the edge of the world.

Economic activity in Homer thrives through a blend of maritime industry, commercial fishing, and a growing emphasis on scientific research and education. The local infrastructure is anchored by the bustling harbor, a hub of constant movement where the pulse of the regional economy beats in time with the tides of the Pacific Ocean. Education plays a significant role in the intellectual life of the area, with local facilities providing specialized learning opportunities that draw from the unique ecological surroundings. Furthermore, the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve serves as a vital center for environmental stewardship, ensuring that the biological integrity of the coast remains a priority for the industries and individuals operating within its reach.

Cultural life in Homer finds its expression in a vibrant community that celebrates both the creative arts and the wild beauty of the landscape. The Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve acts as a focal point for those seeking to understand the natural features of the region, from the rocky silhouette of Sixty-foot Rock offshore to the diverse marine life thriving in the cold, nutrient-rich currents. Annual festivals bring residents together to honor the harvest and the seasonal migrations of wildlife, fostering a sense of shared purpose that transcends the professional demands of daily life. While Homer is perhaps best recognized for its independent, artistic character, it remains a place where the grandeur of the natural world—often populated by the raven and the grizzly—continually humbles the human experience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Homer Airport (State Conservation Area) — 0.1 mi, 090° E
Alaska Ultimate Safaris (Attraction) — 0.5 mi, 216° SW
Kachemak Bay Critical Habitat Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 206° SW
Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 0.6 mi, 206° SW
Homer Visitor Center Administrative Site (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.6 mi, 163° S · 61 acres
Beluga Wetlands Overlook (Viewpoint) — 0.8 mi, 106° E
Pratt Museum (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 262° W
Alaska Bear Viewing Tours (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 135° SE
Seafarer's Memorial (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 135° SE
Kachemak Bay Fee (Conservation Area) — 6.3 mi, 067° NE
Kachemak Bay State Park (State Park) — 8.1 mi, 165° S
Great Midden (Historic Ruins) — 9.1 mi, 176° S
Yukon Island Dig (Historic Ruins) — 9.2 mi, 173° S
Experience Gallery (Gallery) — 10.0 mi, 111° E
Diana Tillion Art Gallery (Gallery) — 10.0 mi, 110° E
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.8 mi, 090° E · 3.9M acres
Andrew Simons Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 15.8 mi, 090° E · 1.1M acres
Seldovia Village Tribe Museum (Museum) — 16.1 mi, 206° SW
Seldovia Boardwalk (Attraction) — 16.2 mi, 205° SW
Kenai Fjords National Park (National Park) — 22.2 mi, 122° SE · 601k acres
Boat Launch (Attraction) — 28.3 mi, 349° N
Lake Clark National Park (National Park) — 46.2 mi, 307° NW · 2.5M acres
Jay S. Hammond Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 58.9 mi, 324° NW · 2.6M acres
Kenai Historical Society (Museum) — 63.3 mi, 008° N
Shuyak Island State Park (State Park) — 74.2 mi, 203° SW
Fort McGilvray (Historic Castle / Fort) — 77.4 mi, 071° E
1969 Russian River Fire and Mark Westover (Monument) — 77.6 mi, 043° NE
Liberty Theater (Cinema) — 78.4 mi, 065° NE
William H Seward Bust (Public Artwork) — 78.4 mi, 065° NE
Founder's Monument (Monument) — 78.6 mi, 066° NE

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