Saxman Alaska Map

About Saxman, Alaska

Saxman is a locality in Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 324. The population density is 141.4 people per km². Saxman is located at 55.3183°N, 131.5958°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Sitka) timezone. ZIP code: 99901.

Saxman emerges from a land where emerald forests spill down to meet the restless Pacific. It lies 232.1 miles south-south-east of Juneau, AK (from Juneau, AK: bearing 151°T), and is situated 2.6 miles south-east of Ketchikan. The air here carries the damp, clean scent of cedar and spruce, a constant reminder of the colossal Tongass National Forest that presses in from all sides, its ancient trees forming a dense, verdant wall. Rain, a frequent visitor, slicks the packed earth and glistens on the moss-draped branches, lending a perpetual sheen to the landscape, as if the very ground itself were breathing a deep, slow sigh. The terrain is a study in dramatic slopes and shadowed hollows, where the occasional glimpse of the grey, choppy waters of Tongass Narrows hints at the vastness beyond, a constant presence that shapes the very character of Saxman. This is a place deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Tlingit people, whose ancestral lands encompass this rugged coastline. The economy of Saxman has long been tied to the bounty of the sea and the forest, with fishing and logging historically providing livelihoods, a stark practicality that underpins the quiet tenacity of its residents. The distinctive totem poles that stand sentinel in and around Saxman are not mere decorations but vibrant storytellers, carved by generations of artisans, each one a tangible link to a lineage that stretches back through time, a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of this Alaskan outpost.

About This Saxman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Saxman, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 55.318333, -131.595833. 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 Saxman and Ketchikan Gateway.

Detailed location data for Saxman includes the ZIP code (99901), telephone area code (907), county seat of Ketchikan Gateway, and school district assignment (Ketchikan Gateway 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 Saxman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.