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Palmer Alaska Map

Explore Palmer, Alaska, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Palmer, Alaska

How to Use This Palmer, Alaska Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Palmer, Alaska. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Alaska or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Palmer.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Palmer
State	Alaska (AK)
County	Matanuska-Susitna
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Alaska Time (America/Anchorage)

Latitude	61.599722
Longitude	-149.112778
Population	5,888
Density	448.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	99645
Area Code	907
School District	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

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About Palmer, Alaska

Palmer is a locality in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,888. The population density is 448.2 people per km². Palmer is located at 61.5997°N, 149.1128°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. Palmer is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 99645.

Palmer rises from the floor of a broad valley where the air holds a sharp, clean clarity that seems to sharpen the edges of the world. It lies 6.4 miles east-southeast of North Lakes, AK (from North Lakes, AK: bearing 103°T), and is situated 4.6 miles east-northeast of Gateway. The landscape around Palmer is defined by the steady, glacial-fed flow of the Matanuska River, which carves a path through the valley just one mile from the center. Beyond the immediate fields, the terrain rises toward the distant, jagged peaks of the Alaska Range, which stand as a silent, snow-dusted perimeter on the horizon. Six miles to the west, the deep, shadowed fissures of Tsadaka Canyon mark the rugged topography of the region. High Ridge Lake rests three miles away, its surface reflecting the long, lingering light of the subarctic summer. Toward the northeast, the frozen, ancient expanse of Mint Glacier remains a quiet presence in the high country, suggesting the immense geological scale of the land.

Palmer traces its modern roots to a government-sponsored agricultural project during the Great Depression, which brought families here to cultivate the fertile, silt-heavy soil. Agriculture remains a central pillar of the local identity, as the long daylight hours of the summer months allow for the growth of vegetables that reach sizes rarely seen elsewhere. Beyond the fields, the regional economy is supported by a mix of logistics, public services, and the specialized trades required to sustain life in this northern latitude. The town functions as an essential hub for the surrounding valley, serving as a gateway for those working in the interior. Commerce here moves at a deliberate pace, dictated by the changing seasons and the persistent demand for self-reliance. Residents often balance traditional agrarian work with the modern requirements of regional infrastructure, keeping the spirit of the original settlers alive in the daily operation of the farms.

The cultural character of Palmer is defined by a rugged independence and a deep appreciation for the cycles of the natural world. Central to the community is the Palmer Downtown Pavilion, which hosts gatherings that draw people together throughout the year. The town is widely recognized for the Alaska State Fair, an event that celebrates the immense scale of the local harvest and the creativity of its people. Among those who have called the region home, the late politician Ted Stevens left a lasting mark on the development of the state's infrastructure. Life in Palmer feels anchored by these traditions, where the quiet of a winter morning is as significant as the bustling energy of the summer growing season. Whether walking through the pavilion or working the land, people here maintain a connection to their surroundings that is both practical and deeply felt.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Babb Arboretum (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 132° SE
A-Moose-Ment Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 220° SW
Sherrod Soccer \ Baseball Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 045° NE
Matanuska River Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 049° NE
Musk Ox Farm (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 349° N
Kepler-Bradley Lakes State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.6 mi, 225° SW
Where the Matanuska RIver Flows (Public Artwork) — 4.4 mi, 250° W
Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 208° SW
Matanuska Valley Moose Range (State Resource Management Area) — 6.0 mi, 360° N
Government Peak Unit Northern Sub-Unit (State Conservation Area) — 8.0 mi, 331° NW
Chugach State Park (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 175° S
Little Susitna Recreation River (State Recreation Area) — 8.1 mi, 329° NW
Gateway Scenic Overlook (Attraction) — 8.6 mi, 333° NW
Scenic Overlook (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 333° NW
Red Barn (Monument) — 10.8 mi, 282° W
Sutton Coal Wash Plant (Historic Ruins) — 10.9 mi, 045° NE
Gold Star Monuments (Monument) — 11.2 mi, 196° S
Galcier Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 12.4 mi, 138° SE
Eklutna Historical Park (Attraction) — 12.6 mi, 220° SW
Curtis D. Menard Memorial (Monument) — 13.4 mi, 262° W
Nike Site Summit Integrated Fire Control Area (Historic Ruins) — 27.3 mi, 210° SW
Chugach National Forest (National Forest) — 36.6 mi, 180° S · 5.4M acres
LumaLim (Museum) — 36.7 mi, 225° SW
Alaska Law Enforcement Museum (Museum) — 36.8 mi, 224° SW
Anchorage Museum Planetarium (Museum) — 36.8 mi, 224° SW
Sydney Laurence Theatre (Theatre) — 36.9 mi, 225° SW
Evangeline Atwood Concert Hall (Theatre) — 37.0 mi, 225° SW
Dos Manos (Gallery) — 38.4 mi, 224° SW
Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 38.5 mi, 223° SW
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 50.0 mi, 204° SW · 3.9M acres

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