Mud Bay Alaska Map

About Mud Bay, Alaska

Mud Bay is a locality in Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 159. The population density is 5.1 people per km². Mud Bay is located at 59.1512°N, 135.3565°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Juneau) timezone. ZIP codes: 99901, 99827.

Mud Bay reveals itself through a landscape dominated by the muted, shifting hues of the northern coast, where the dense greenery of the Tongass National Forest spills down toward the water’s edge. It lies 222.8 miles south-southeast of Juneau, AK (from Juneau, AK: bearing 152°T), and is situated 7.2 miles northwest of Ketchikan. The shoreline of Totem Bight curves into the land, drawing the eye toward the distant, jagged silhouette of Slide Ridge that anchors the horizon. A short distance away, the quiet surface of Ward Lake reflects the overcast sky, while the persistent, rhythmic flow of Whipple Creek carves a path through the undergrowth toward the salt water. Beyond the immediate terrain, the dark, brooding presence of Danger Island rises from the tide, a solitary sentinel amidst the salt-sprayed air that defines the physical character of Mud Bay.

History in this region is measured by the slow, deliberate pace of the seasons and the enduring influence of the maritime environment, which has long dictated the local economy and way of life. The inhabitants of Mud Bay have traditionally looked toward the water for sustenance and industry, finding a quiet stability in a climate where the light at dusk lingers with a pale, ethereal quality. Though the bustle of commerce is far removed, the influence of the Tongass National Forest remains a constant, providing a backdrop of ancient timber and wild, untamed growth. Residents often find their rhythm aligned with the ebb and flow of the tides, a life punctuated by the occasional sound of distant water rushing over Beaver Falls, far enough to be a mere murmur in the stillness of the afternoon.

About This Mud Bay Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mud Bay, Alaska. Coordinates: 59.151183, -135.356493. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Mud Bay includes the ZIP code (99901, 99827), telephone area code (907), county seat of Ketchikan Gateway, and school district assignment (Haines Borough School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.