Mertarvik Alaska Map

About Mertarvik, Alaska

Mertarvik is a locality in Bethel, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 12. Mertarvik is located at 60.8110°N, 164.4989°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Nome) timezone. ZIP code: 99559.

Mertarvik lies at the edge of the vast Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with the tides and the wind. It lies 488.6 miles west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 273°T), and is situated 28.0 miles north-east of Toksook Bay. The terrain here is a low, intricate mosaic of tundra, punctuated by shallow lakes and winding sloughs that mirror the immense Alaskan sky. These waterways, often shrouded in a fine mist that softens the edges of the world, are the lifeblood of the landscape, connecting the scattered settlements and offering passage across the seemingly endless expanse. The air carries the clean, sharp scent of damp earth and distant salt, a constant reminder of the proximity to the Bering Sea, and the long, slow light of summer evenings can paint the low horizon in hues of lavender and rose that linger for hours. For generations, the Yup'ik people have called this delta home, their way of life intrinsically tied to the bounty of the land and sea. The economy of Mertarvik, like much of the region, has traditionally been shaped by subsistence activities – fishing for salmon, hunting seals and caribou, and gathering berries. While modern influences are present, a deep respect for ancestral knowledge and practices continues to guide the community. The history of this land is one of resilience and adaptation, where each season dictates the rhythm of life, and the stories of the past are carried on the wind that sweeps across the open tundra, a quiet testament to enduring human presence.

About This Mertarvik Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mertarvik, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 60.811, -164.4989. 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 Mertarvik and Bethel.

Detailed location data for Mertarvik includes the ZIP code (99559), 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 Mertarvik is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.