Klukwan Alaska Map

About Klukwan, Alaska

Klukwan is a locality in Hoonah-Angoon, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 82. The population density is 27.3 people per km². Klukwan is located at 59.4039°N, 135.8844°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Juneau) timezone. ZIP code: 99827.

Klukwan rests at the confluence of ancient forests and flowing waters, a place where the breath of the Alaskan wilderness is palpable. It lies 92.4 miles north-west of Juneau, AK (from Juneau, AK: bearing 326°T), and is situated 19.7 miles north-west of Haines. Towering, moss-draped Sitka spruce and hemlock trees, their branches heavy with the damp air, form a dense, emerald canopy that filters the sunlight into shifting patterns on the forest floor. The Chilkat River, a broad, silty artery, snakes its way through the landscape, its currents carrying the whispers of the surrounding mountains, which rise in rugged, mist-shrouded peaks. The very air here is cool and carries the scent of damp earth, pine needles, and the distant tang of saltwater, a constant reminder of the vast Pacific that lies beyond. In the quiet moments, one can almost hear the slow, persistent grind of glaciers that shaped this land, a geological heartbeat beneath the surface. The history of Klukwan is deeply entwined with the Tlingit people, who have called this place home for millennia, their ancestral connection to the land evident in the enduring traditions and the deep respect for the natural world. For generations, the economy of Klukwan has been intrinsically linked to the bounty of the surrounding waters and forests, with fishing, particularly for salmon, and the sustainable harvesting of timber forming its backbone. The Chilkat Eagle Preserve, a world-renowned sanctuary, draws visitors and researchers alike, drawn by the remarkable congregation of bald eagles that gather here each autumn to feed on spawning salmon, a spectacle that paints the sky with a thousand beating wings. This unique confluence of ecological richness and deep cultural heritage gives Klukwan a character as enduring and resilient as the ancient trees that surround it.

About This Klukwan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Klukwan, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 59.403889, -135.884444. 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 Klukwan and Hoonah-Angoon.

Detailed location data for Klukwan includes the ZIP code (99827), telephone area code (907), county seat of Hoonah-Angoon, and school district assignment (Chatham 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 Klukwan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.