Meadow Lakes Alaska Map

About Meadow Lakes, Alaska

Meadow Lakes is a locality in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,689. The population density is 46.0 people per km². Meadow Lakes is located at 61.6247°N, 149.6011°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99623.

Meadow Lakes unfolds across a broad, relatively flat expanse, where the sky feels vast and the horizon stretches with an almost startling clarity. It lies 29.8 miles north-north-east of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 19°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north of Knik-Fairview. The landscape is a gentle intermingling of open fields, some meticulously cultivated, others allowed to return to a wilder, grassy grace, punctuated by stands of birch and spruce trees that offer a dappled shade. Small lakes, the namesake of this place, lie scattered like fallen jewels, their surfaces often mirroring the ever-shifting clouds above, reflecting a light that can be sharp and bright on a clear day, or soft and diffused when the Alaskan weather gathers its breath. The air here often carries a crispness, even in the warmer months, a subtle reminder of the northern latitude, and the quiet hum of life is punctuated by the call of birds and the rustle of wind through the grasses. The history of Meadow Lakes is intrinsically linked to the fertile lands and the resilient spirit of those who first settled here, drawn by the promise of agriculture in this subarctic climate. This area of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough has long been a breadbasket, its economy built on the sweat of farmers who coaxed bounty from the soil, raising vegetables and livestock that fed a growing region. The legacy of this agricultural heritage is still palpable, evident in the patchwork of farms and the occasional roadside stand selling the season's harvest. Beyond the fields, the presence of the Alaska Railroad, a vital artery connecting communities, hints at the broader economic currents that flow through Meadow Lakes, facilitating the movement of goods and people, and underscoring its role as a practical hub within the Alaskan landscape.

About This Meadow Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Meadow Lakes, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 61.624722, -149.601111. 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 Meadow Lakes and Matanuska-Susitna.

Detailed location data for Meadow Lakes includes the ZIP code (99623), telephone area code (907), county seat of Matanuska-Susitna, and school district assignment (Matanuska-Susitna 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 Meadow Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.