Port Lions Alaska Map

About Port Lions, Alaska

Port Lions is a locality in Kodiak Island, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 150. The population density is 11.7 people per km². Port Lions is located at 57.8675°N, 152.8822°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99550.

Port Lions unfolds onto a landscape where the raw, untamed spirit of Alaska asserts itself with quiet authority. It lies 253.9 miles south-south-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 206°T), and is situated 18.3 miles west-north-west of Kodiak. The village clings to the shores of a rugged coastline, a place where the sea’s deep blues bleed into the emerald cloak of temperate rainforest that crowds the steep slopes rising behind it. Mist, a perpetual visitor, often softens the sharp edges of the mountains, lending an ethereal quality to the air, and the scent of salt and damp earth is a constant companion. The water itself, a restless, grey-green expanse, mirrors the ever-changing sky, its surface frequently rippled by the breath of the wind or the passage of unseen currents. The land here is not forgiving, but it possesses a profound, ancient beauty, a testament to the relentless forces that shaped it. The history of Port Lions is a narrative of resilience, intrinsically tied to the bounty of the sea and the enduring spirit of its people. Once a thriving center for the salmon canning industry, the echoes of that era can still be felt in the weathered pilings and the quiet hum of fishing boats that remain the lifeblood of the local economy. Today, while the canning operations have largely ceased, the fishing fleet continues to ply these rich waters, a testament to the enduring connection between the villagers and the ocean’s harvest. The community, small and tightly knit, holds onto traditions passed down through generations, a cultural character forged by isolation and a deep respect for the natural world. Evenings here can possess a particular magic, as the low sun, when it graces the sky, casts long, golden shadows that stretch across the water, illuminating the quiet rhythm of daily life in Port Lions.

About This Port Lions Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Port Lions, 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 Port Lions and Kodiak Island.

Detailed location data for Port Lions includes the ZIP code (99550), 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 Port Lions is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.