Old Harbor Alaska Map

About Old Harbor, Alaska

Old Harbor is a locality in Kodiak Island, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 162. The population density is 4.4 people per km². Old Harbor is located at 57.2028°N, 153.3039°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99643.

Old Harbor clings to the southeastern edge of Kodiak Island, a rugged expanse where emerald forests meet the restless churn of the North Pacific. It lies 302.3 miles south-south-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 205°T), and is situated 48.3 miles south-west of Kodiak Station. The air here carries the sharp scent of brine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the sea's dominion. Mountains, cloaked in the deep green of spruce and hemlock, rise abruptly from the coastline, their peaks often softened by a shroud of mist or dusted with the first stubborn snows of autumn. Small, weathered buildings, painted in hues of muted blues and greens, huddle together against the prevailing winds, their roofs angled sharply to shed the heavy winter precipitation. The land itself feels ancient, scored by glaciers and softened by millennia of wind and rain, a place where the wildness of Alaska presses in from all sides. This remote outpost, a vital hub for the Alutiiq people, hums with the quiet industry of fishing. For generations, the bounty of the surrounding waters has sustained Old Harbor, with commercial fishing fleets returning with their catches of salmon, halibut, and crab. The echoes of a rich cultural heritage resonate here, a deep connection to the land and sea that predates modern settlement. Small boats bob in the sheltered cove, their nets mended with practiced hands, a testament to the enduring spirit of this community. The rhythm of life in Old Harbor is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a steady cadence of work and resilience against the dramatic backdrop of the Alaskan wilderness.

About This Old Harbor Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Old Harbor, Alaska with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Old Harbor and Kodiak Island.

Detailed location data for Old Harbor includes the ZIP code (99643), telephone area code (907), county seat of Kodiak Island, and school district assignment (Kodiak Island 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 Old Harbor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.