Nuiqsut Alaska Map

About Nuiqsut, Alaska

Nuiqsut is a locality in North Slope, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 616. The population density is 23.7 people per km². Nuiqsut is located at 70.2175°N, 150.9764°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99789.

Nuiqsut rests upon the low-lying coastal plain where the mighty Colville River flows into the Beaufort Sea. It lies 381.4 miles north-north-west of Fairbanks, AK (from Fairbanks, AK: bearing 348°T), and is situated 61.7 miles west of Prudhoe Bay. The land here is a vast expanse of tundra, a seemingly endless carpet of mosses, lichens, and low-lying shrubs that shifts through subtle hues of ochre, emerald, and russet with the passing seasons. During the long summer days, the sun hangs perpetually near the horizon, casting a soft, ethereal glow that imbues the landscape with a profound stillness. In winter, the world transforms into a stark masterpiece of white and blue, the wind sculpting drifts of snow that smooth the contours of the earth. The air, even in the warmer months, carries a crisp, bracing quality, a constant reminder of the immense, untamed wilderness that surrounds Nuiqsut. The history of Nuiqsut is inextricably linked to the sea and the river, a lifeline for the Iñupiat people who have navigated these waters and hunted these lands for generations. Traditional ways of life, centered around the subsistence harvest of marine mammals and fish, continue to shape the rhythm of daily existence. The discovery of oil in the nearby Prudhoe Bay region has brought a different kind of transformation, introducing new economic opportunities and challenges to the area. While the hum of industrial activity is a distinct presence, the spirit of Nuiqsut remains deeply rooted in its ancestral heritage, a resilient community that draws strength from its enduring connection to the Arctic environment. The stark beauty of the landscape, punctuated by the skeletal remains of driftwood and the distant calls of seabirds, serves as a constant, quiet testament to this enduring legacy.

About This Nuiqsut Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nuiqsut, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 70.2175, -150.976389. 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 Nuiqsut and North Slope.

Detailed location data for Nuiqsut includes the ZIP code (99789), telephone area code (907), county seat of North Slope, and school district assignment (North Slope 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 Nuiqsut is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.