Kodiak Alaska Map

About Kodiak, Alaska

Kodiak is a locality in Kodiak Island, Alaska, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,447. The population density is 540.1 people per km². Kodiak is located at 57.7900°N, 152.4072°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99615.

Kodiak, an island borough of sprawling green hills and mist-shrouded peaks, rises from the North Pacific like a weathered sentinel. It lies 252.6 miles south-south-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 201°T), and is situated 2.7 miles south-west of Mill Bay. The air here, even on a clear day, carries the briny tang of the sea and the damp scent of ancient cedar forests, a constant reminder of the wild Pacific that shapes its shores. Jagged coastlines, etched with countless inlets and bays, embrace the land, their dark waters reflecting the ever-changing sky—sometimes a startling, crystalline blue, other times a brooding, pewter gray. Tidal flats, exposed at low tide, gleam with a slick, dark sheen, teeming with unseen life, while the interior unfolds into a rugged expanse of alpine meadows and dense woodlands, where the shadow of the brown bear is as much a part of the landscape as the moss-covered rocks. This is a place where the echoes of the past resonate in the present, a history deeply intertwined with the sea and the land. For millennia, the Alutiiq people have called this island home, their cultural heritage a vibrant thread woven through the fabric of Kodiak. Later, Russian fur traders arrived, leaving their own indelible mark, and the island became a pivotal point in Alaska’s early maritime history. Today, Kodiak’s economy thrives on the bounty of the ocean, its bustling harbor a constant hive of activity for fishing fleets that bring in a significant portion of the nation's seafood. The scent of processing plants, a necessary byproduct of this industry, mingles with the salt spray, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the rich waters that surround them. Beyond the docks, the island's natural wonders draw visitors, offering a glimpse into a pristine wilderness that remains largely untamed.

About This Kodiak Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kodiak, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 57.79, -152.407222. 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 Kodiak and Kodiak Island.

Detailed location data for Kodiak includes the ZIP code (99615), telephone area code (907), county seat of Kodiak Island, and school district assignment (Kodiak Island Borough 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 Kodiak is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.