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Juneau Alaska Map

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

Interactive Map of Juneau, Alaska

City	Juneau
State	Alaska (AK)
County	Juneau
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Alaska Time (America/Juneau)

Latitude	58.301944
Longitude	-134.419722
Population	31,794
Density	4.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	99801, 99802, 99803, 99811, 99812
Area Code	907

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About Juneau, Alaska

Juneau is a locality in Juneau, Alaska, United States. It has a population of 31,794. The population density is 4.6 people per km². Juneau is located at 58.3019°N, 134.4197°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Juneau) timezone. ZIP codes: 99801, 99802, 99803.

Juneau emerges from the rugged edge of the continent where the stillness of the wilderness meets the rhythmic pulse of the tides. It lies 561.9 miles east-southeast of North Lakes, AK (from North Lakes, AK: bearing 107°T), and is situated 92.6 miles north-northeast of Sitka. The landscape is defined by the steep incline of Chicken Ridge, which casts long, indigo shadows over the dense greenery of the Tongass National Forest. Waters from Gold Creek flow through the heart of the Gold Creek Valley, eventually finding their way toward the cold, gray expanse of Harris Harbor. To the west, the silhouette of Juneau Island anchors the view, while the distant Ptarmigan Glacier serves as a frozen monument to the shifting climate of the north. On quiet afternoons, the air carries a sharp, clean scent of salt and ancient stone, grounding the senses in a geography that feels both immense and intimate.

Juneau possesses a foundation built upon the hard labor of prospectors who once scoured the nearby slopes for veins of ore. The local economy has evolved from its extraction roots to support a modern mix of government administration, maritime logistics, and seasonal tourism. Fishing vessels frequently depart from Harris Harbor, maintaining a vital connection to the sea that has sustained generations of residents. The town remains a place where the infrastructure of a modern capital exists in tandem with the wild, untamed reaches of the surrounding forest. Life here requires a steady persistence, reflecting the same resilience found in the early pioneers who navigated these demanding coastal corridors. Today, the steady hum of commerce persists against the backdrop of a landscape that remains largely indifferent to human ambition.

Juneau cultivates a character shaped by its isolation and the deep, abiding influence of the natural world. Visitors often arrive to traverse the Mount Roberts Trail, seeking the clarity that comes from ascending above the tree line to gaze across the vast, misty basin. Those who venture further might catch a glimpse of the cascading waters at Ebner Falls, where the spray creates a constant, cooling veil in the humid air. While the town is not defined by the fame of its residents, it has occasionally been home to notable figures like the artist Rie Muñoz, whose depictions captured the essence of northern life. Cultural events frequently revolve around the changing seasons, marking the passage of time through community gatherings that celebrate the resilience of the human spirit. In every neighborhood, there is a quiet appreciation for the fleeting, golden light that descends upon the peaks before the long, subarctic dusk takes hold.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Governor's house (Attraction) — 0.2 mi, 075° E
Tongass National Forest (National Forest) — 0.2 mi, 257° W · 16.7M acres
Haida Raven Pole (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 233° SW
Wickersham State Historical Site (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 071° E
Liberty Bell Reproduction (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 090° E
Sealaska Heritage Institute (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 103° E
20th Century Theatre (Cinema) — 0.5 mi, 100° E
Alaska Robotics (Gallery) — 0.5 mi, 101° E
Marine Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 110° E
Homestead Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 183° S
Commercial Fishermen's Memorial (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 122° SE
USS Juneau Memorial (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 124° SE
Perseverance Theatre (Theatre) — 2.0 mi, 152° SE
Chum Fun Charters! (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 316° NW
Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 314° NW
Mendenhall Lake Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 8.7 mi, 331° NW
Admiralty Island National Monument (National Monument) — 8.9 mi, 186° S · 1.0M acres
Kootznoowoo Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 8.9 mi, 186° S · 1.0M acres
Mendenhall Glacier Ecology National Recreation Trail (National Trail) — 9.2 mi, 330° NW · 4 acres
Pavilion (Viewpoint) — 9.2 mi, 330° NW
Outer Point (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 270° W
Seymour Ewma Origional Boundary Eagle Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 23.8 mi, 169° S · 37k acres
Seymour Eagle Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 24.4 mi, 168° S · 11k acres
Glacier Bay National Park (National Park) — 35.4 mi, 294° NW · 3.2M acres
Glacier Bay Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 35.4 mi, 294° NW · 2.7M acres
The Plaza at The Shops by HTA (Attraction) — 39.6 mi, 251° W
In Alaska's Wildest Kitchen (Theatre) — 39.7 mi, 253° W
Historic Canning Line (Museum) — 39.8 mi, 253° W
Nagoonberry Trailhead (Nature Reserve) — 47.4 mi, 279° W
Strawberry Point Historical Museum (Museum) — 48.6 mi, 280° W

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