Oscarville Alaska Map

About Oscarville, Alaska

Oscarville is a locality in Bethel, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 42. The population density is 8.6 people per km². Oscarville is located at 60.7228°N, 161.7700°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99559.

Oscarville exists as a scattering of dwellings against the vast, undulating canvas of southwestern Alaska's coastal plain. It lies 398.9 miles west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 270°T), and is situated 4.8 miles south of Bethel. Here, the land breathes a damp, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the permafrost beneath and the ceaseless moisture that nurtures a low-lying, resilient flora of sedges and grasses. The sky above is a character in itself, a boundless expanse that can shift from a pale, watery blue to a bruised, dramatic grey in the span of an hour, often painted with the ethereal brushstrokes of aurora borealis on clear, cold nights. Across the flatlands, sloughs and meandering waterways, extensions of the mighty Yukon River system, thread their way like silver ribbons, reflecting the immense sky and the distant, hazy promise of the Bering Sea. The history of Oscarville is deeply entwined with the Indigenous peoples who have long called this place home, their traditions echoing in the quiet hum of daily life. For generations, the bounty of these waters and the land provided sustenance, a legacy that continues to shape the local economy, with fishing and subsistence hunting remaining vital. Modern life here moves to a different cadence, one dictated by the seasons and the rhythm of the rivers, a far cry from the hurried pulse of more distant urban centers. The very air feels cleaner, sharper, carrying the clean, cold kiss of the North, and the simple act of watching the sun dip low on the horizon, casting long, golden shadows across the tundra, feels like a profound, grounding ritual.

About This Oscarville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oscarville, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 60.722778, -161.77. 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 Oscarville and Bethel.

Detailed location data for Oscarville 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 Oscarville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.