Pedro Bay Alaska Map

About Pedro Bay, Alaska

Pedro Bay is a locality in Lake and Peninsula, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 14. Pedro Bay is located at 59.7872°N, 154.1061°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99647.

Pedro Bay rests at the southern edge of Iliamna Lake, a vast expanse of freshwater mirroring the immense Alaskan sky. It lies 173.9 miles west-south-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 237°T), and is situated 89.7 miles west of Homer. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and blues, where the dark, spruce-choked forests give way to the ochre and sienna tones of the tundra, rolling down to meet the cool, often choppy waters. A quiet strength emanates from the land, a feeling of ancient, unhurried existence. The air, when it’s not carrying the sharp tang of brine from the lake, is often thick with the earthy scent of damp moss and the resinous whisper of pine needles. Low-slung, sturdy buildings, painted in practical blues and grays, huddle together against the elements, their windows often reflecting the dramatic shifts of cloud and light that define these northern latitudes. The history of Pedro Bay is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the lake and the surrounding wilderness. For generations, this has been a place where people have lived by the rhythm of the salmon runs, their lives a testament to resilience and a deep understanding of the natural world. While the traditional subsistence lifestyle remains a cornerstone, the economy of Pedro Bay also finds a footing in guiding and tourism, drawing those who seek the untamed beauty of the region. You might see a small floatplane rest on the water, a silent promise of distant adventures, or notice the careful mending of fishing nets, a practiced art passed down through time. The spirit of Pedro Bay is one of quiet perseverance, a community that knows the power of the land and the water that sustain it.

About This Pedro Bay Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pedro Bay, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 59.787222, -154.106111. 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 Pedro Bay and Lake and Peninsula.

Detailed location data for Pedro Bay includes the ZIP code (99647), telephone area code (907), county seat of Lake and Peninsula, and school district assignment (Lake and Peninsula 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 Pedro Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.