New Stuyahok Alaska Map

About New Stuyahok, Alaska

New Stuyahok is a locality in Dillingham, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 474. The population density is 5.3 people per km². New Stuyahok is located at 59.4528°N, 157.3119°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99636.

New Stuyahok rests where the land sighs into the Nushagak River, a ribbon of pewter under skies that shift from bruised twilight to a pale, washed-out blue. It lies 281.1 miles west-south-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 248°T), and is situated 49.5 miles north-east of Dillingham. The terrain around New Stuyahok is a study in muted greens and browns, a rolling, treeless expanse where the wind whispers secrets across the tundra, carrying the scent of damp earth and distant spruce. Small, sturdy homes huddle together, their painted wood a cheerful defiance against the vastness, and the occasional boat pulled up on the shore speaks of a life intimately tied to the water's embrace. Even in the stillness, there's a sense of patient endurance, a quiet strength that mirrors the hardy flora pushing through the permafrost. The history of New Stuyahok is etched not in stone but in the resilience of its people and the enduring spirit of the Yup'ik culture that has called this place home for generations. The Nushagak River, a lifeblood for centuries, continues to sustain the local economy, with fishing, particularly for salmon, forming the backbone of its livelihood, a tradition passed down like a precious heirloom. The air here often carries the faint, sweet tang of woodsmoke from drying fish racks, a scent that mingles with the crispness of the Alaskan air, a constant reminder of the practical artistry of survival and sustenance. Visitors might notice the vibrant colors of intricately woven baskets or the quiet hum of conversation in the Yup'ik language, sounds that weave a rich cultural narrative into the everyday fabric of New Stuyahok.

About This New Stuyahok Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Stuyahok, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 59.452778, -157.311944. 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 New Stuyahok and Dillingham.

Detailed location data for New Stuyahok includes the ZIP code (99636), telephone area code (907), county seat of Dillingham, and school district assignment (Southwest Region 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 New Stuyahok is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.