Iliamna Alaska Map

About Iliamna, Alaska

Iliamna is a locality in Lake and Peninsula, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 70. The population density is 0.1 people per km². Iliamna is located at 59.7568°N, 154.9111°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99606.

Iliamna, a place defined by the immensity of its namesake lake, unfolds across a landscape of spruce-fir forests and volcanic foothills. It lies 198.1 miles west-south-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 242°T), and is situated 132.9 miles west-south-west of Kalifornsky. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wilderness that presses in from all sides. The terrain, shaped by ancient geological forces, offers a stark, almost elemental beauty, where broad, windswept shores meet the deep, dark waters of the lake. The light, especially in the long summer evenings, can linger in hues of rose and gold, casting a painterly glow over the scattered cabins and the vast, indifferent sky. Even the quietest moments in Iliamna seem to hold a certain resonant stillness, a deep breath taken by the land itself. The history of Iliamna is intimately tied to the bounty of its waters and the resilience of its people, with a past deeply rooted in the traditions of Alaska Native cultures who have long understood the rhythms of this challenging yet rewarding environment. The local economy, historically dependent on fishing – the salmon runs being a vital pulse – now also supports a growing tourism sector drawn to the unparalleled sportfishing opportunities and the raw, untamed wilderness. The presence of Iliamna Volcano, a majestic and imposing peak, adds a dramatic geological narrative to the region, a constant, silent sentinel. The pace of life in Iliamna is dictated less by clocks and more by the seasons and the weather, a deliberate unhurriedness that allows for a profound connection to the natural world.

About This Iliamna Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Iliamna, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 59.756796, -154.911084. 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 Iliamna and Lake and Peninsula.

Detailed location data for Iliamna includes the ZIP code (99606), telephone area code (907), county seat of Lake and Peninsula, and school district assignment (Lake and Peninsula Borough 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 Iliamna is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.