Kake Alaska Map

About Kake, Alaska

Kake is a locality in Prince of Wales-Hyder, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 624. The population density is 30.1 people per km². Kake is located at 56.9758°N, 133.9472°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Sitka) timezone. ZIP code: 99830.

Kake rests on the eastern shore of Kupreanof Island, a sentinel against the often-turbulent waters of the Pacific Northwest. It lies 93.3 miles south of Juneau, AK (from Juneau, AK: bearing 169°T), and is situated 39.3 miles west-north-west of Petersburg. Jagged, mist-shrouded mountains rise abruptly from the dense evergreen forests that fringe the coastline, their peaks disappearing into the perpetual gray skies. The air here carries the bracing scent of salt and pine, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Rain, when it falls, is a soft, persistent drumming on the corrugated tin roofs of the houses, each drop seeming to deepen the emerald hues of the surrounding foliage. The small harbor, a collection of weathered docks and bobbing fishing boats, is the heart of Kake, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates the pulse of daily life. The Tlingit people have called this region home for millennia, their deep connection to the land and sea evident in the very fabric of Kake. The village’s economy has long been tethered to the bounty of the ocean, with salmon fishing and, historically, logging forming the backbone of its livelihood. Evidence of this enduring relationship with the natural world can be seen in the intricately carved totems that stand as silent storytellers, their weathered forms a testament to generations of artistry and tradition. The quiet hum of generators and the occasional bark of a dog are the dominant sounds, a peaceful counterpoint to the immense silence of the surrounding wilderness. Kake maintains a distinct character, one shaped by its isolation and the resilient spirit of its inhabitants, who navigate the challenges and embrace the profound beauty of their remote Alaskan home.

About This Kake Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Kake, 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 Kake and Prince of Wales-Hyder.

Detailed location data for Kake includes the ZIP code (99830), telephone area code (907), county seat of Prince of Wales-Hyder, and school district assignment (Kake City 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 Kake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.