Kasigluk Alaska Map

About Kasigluk, Alaska

Kasigluk is a locality in Bethel, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 698. The population density is 22.6 people per km². Kasigluk is located at 60.8956°N, 162.5181°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Nome) timezone. ZIP code: 99609.

Kasigluk rests on a broad, flat expanse where the Kuskokwim River’s tributaries whisper secrets to the tundra. It lies 421.8 miles west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 273°T), and is situated 2.0 miles west of Nunapitchuk. The land here is a study in muted greens and browns, a vast canvas stretched taut under a sky that can shift from the softest pearlescent dawn to the bruised purples of an approaching storm with startling swiftness. Low-lying, marshy terrain defines the immediate surroundings, a network of sloughs and small lakes reflecting the immense, ever-present sky. The air, even in summer, carries a crisp, invigorating chill, a constant reminder of the wildness that lies just beyond the cluster of homes and essential buildings. The absence of pronounced hills or valleys creates a profound sense of openness, as if one could see to the edge of the world, a world painted in subtle, earthy tones. The history of Kasigluk is deeply entwined with the Yup’ik people who have called this region home for generations, their traditions a living current beneath the surface of everyday life. The local economy, like that of many villages in this part of Alaska, has historically relied on subsistence activities – fishing for salmon and whitefish, hunting for caribou and waterfowl, and gathering berries from the resilient tundra. This connection to the land and its bounty remains a vital part of the village's character. The school, a central hub of activity, represents the community's investment in its future, a beacon of learning against the vast, quiet backdrop. The rhythm of Kasigluk is dictated not by the clamor of industry, but by the cycles of nature and the enduring strength of its people, a resilience that seems to bloom like the hardy wildflowers in the brief, vibrant summer.

About This Kasigluk Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kasigluk, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 60.895556, -162.518056. 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 Kasigluk and Bethel.

Detailed location data for Kasigluk includes the ZIP code (99609), telephone area code (907), county seat of Bethel, and school district assignment (Lower Kuskokwim 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 Kasigluk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.