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Ketchikan Alaska Map

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

Interactive Map of Ketchikan, Alaska

City	Ketchikan
State	Alaska (AK)
County	Ketchikan Gateway
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Alaska Time (America/Sitka)

Latitude	55.357145
Longitude	-131.674552
Population	8,192
Density	829.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	99901, 99950
Area Code	907
School District	Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District

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About Ketchikan, Alaska

Ketchikan is a locality in Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,192. The population density is 829.3 people per km². Ketchikan is located at 55.3571°N, 131.6746°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Sitka) timezone. Ketchikan is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 99901, 99950.

Ketchikan emerges from the mist as a rugged maritime enclave where the dense, emerald canopy of the Tongass/Ketchikan National Forest meets the persistent tides of Ketchikan Harbor. It lies 229.8 miles south-southeast of Juneau, AK (from Juneau, AK: bearing 152°T), and is situated 83.0 miles south-southeast of Wrangell. The landscape is defined by the steep, dramatic rise of California Ridge in the distance, while the nearby Granite Basin offers a quiet, glacial-carved depth to the terrain. Water defines the local pulse, with the clear, swift waters of Ketchikan Creek carving a path directly through the center of the architecture. Travelers might glimpse the distant silhouette of East Clump rising from the water, a stark reminder of the island geography that shapes every horizon. A short distance away, the quiet stillness of Scout Lake provides a serene counterpoint to the salt-heavy air of the coast. The gentle spray of Beaver Falls occasionally catches the low, subarctic light, casting long, soft shadows across the damp, moss-covered earth.

Ketchikan grew from the hard-won labor of those who sought a life defined by the harvest of the sea and the bounty of the timberlands. The local economy remains deeply anchored to the rhythms of the fishing industry, which has sustained families here for generations through the seasonal runs of salmon and other marine life. Beyond the docks, the history of the region is etched into the wooden pilings and boardwalks that elevate the waterfront above the high-tide line. Economic life here is cyclical, rising and falling with the arrival of maritime traffic and the processing of natural resources. The legacy of early trade and resource extraction continues to inform how Ketchikan conducts its daily business, emphasizing resilience and a practical approach to the elements. Industry in this corner of the world does not merely operate; it persists against the backdrop of an immense, often unforgiving wilderness.

Cultural character in Ketchikan is defined by a deep respect for the indigenous heritage and the artistic expressions that have flourished in the rain-drenched silence of the forest. Whale Park serves as an essential gathering space where the interaction between the land and the ocean becomes a shared public experience. The town has long been a place of creative output, notably attracting the presence of the writer Ray Bradbury, who spent formative years here, absorbing the atmospheric tension of the coast into his early perspective. Local events often center on the return of the salmon or the celebration of maritime skills, bringing residents together in a display of communal continuity. Walking the streets, one finds a deliberate pace that favors the steady over the hurried, reflecting the long, dark winters and the sudden, explosive brightness of the summer months. Landmarks are frequently marked by intricate carvings and public art, ensuring that the identity of the people remains visible against the looming, silent giants of the surrounding woods.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Tongass National Forest (National Forest) — 0.1 mi, 104° E · 16.7M acres
Alder Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 271° W
Wolf Point (Viewpoint) — 1.4 mi, 285° W
Thundering Wings (Public Artwork) — 1.4 mi, 135° SE
Ketchikan Coliseum Theater (Cinema) — 1.6 mi, 133° SE
Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 134° SE
City Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 123° SE
Deer Mountain-John Mountain National Recreation Trail (National Trail) — 2.3 mi, 118° SE · 26 acres
Saxman Totem Park (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 131° SE
Alaska Rainforest Family Adventure (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 339° N
Refuge Cove State Recreation Site (Local Recreation) — 4.8 mi, 317° NW
Last Chance Campground Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 5.1 mi, 355° N
Totem Bight State Historical Park (State Park) — 5.7 mi, 318° NW
Dall Bay State Marine Park (State Conservation Area) — 13.6 mi, 191° S
Misty Fjords National Monument (National Monument) — 18.4 mi, 072° E · 2.3M acres
Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 18.4 mi, 072° E · 2.1M acres
Walker Cove-Rudyerd Bay Scenic Area Origional Boundary Scenic Area (National Scenic Byway) — 33.5 mi, 076° E
The Gallery (Gallery) — 34.9 mi, 319° NW
Karta River Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 37.0 mi, 290° W · 40k acres
Estuary Boardwalk (Attraction) — 76.7 mi, 058° NE
Stewart Museum (Museum) — 76.9 mi, 058° NE

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