Hydaburg Alaska Map

About Hydaburg, Alaska

Hydaburg is a locality in Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 380. The population density is 502.5 people per km². Hydaburg is located at 55.2081°N, 132.8267°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Sitka) timezone. Hydaburg is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 99922.

Hydaburg emerges from the dense, verdant expanse of the Tongass National Forest as a settlement defined by the persistent, rhythmic flow of the Hydaburg River. It lies 222.1 miles south-southeast of Juneau, AK (from Juneau, AK: bearing 164°T), and is situated 47.4 miles west of Ketchikan. This inland environment is characterized by a sprawling, ancient woodland where the canopy filters the subarctic light into long, thin shafts of gold that illuminate the moss-covered floor. Six miles to the northeast, the quiet waters of Eek Lake reflect the shifting clouds, while the distant, rugged silhouette of Fortaleza Ridge anchors the horizon in a jagged line of stone. The air here holds a distinct, heavy dampness, carrying the scent of damp hemlock and cedar, creating an atmosphere of profound stillness that seems to expand with the scale of the surrounding wilderness.

Hydaburg serves as a center of Haida culture, its identity deeply rooted in the preservation of heritage and the mastery of intricate wood carving. The local economy and daily life move in accordance with the seasonal cycles of the forest, drawing upon the land for sustenance and artistic expression. Development in the region is shaped by the proximity of Jumbo Basin, where the topography shifts from lower, timbered plains to higher, steep-walled elevations. Residents maintain a steady, purposeful pace, often occupied with the careful stewardship of the surrounding timberlands and the continuation of traditional practices that have defined the character of the inhabitants for generations.

About This Hydaburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hydaburg, Alaska. Coordinates: 55.208056, -132.826667. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Hydaburg includes the ZIP code (99922), telephone area code (907), county seat of Prince of Wales-Hyder, and school district assignment (Hydaburg City School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.