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Sitka Alaska Map

Explore Sitka, 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 Sitka, Alaska

How to Use This Sitka, Alaska Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Sitka, 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 Sitka.

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	Sitka
State	Alaska (AK)
County	Sitka
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Alaska Time (America/Sitka)

Latitude	57.053056
Longitude	-135.33
Population	8,368
Density	1.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	99835
Area Code	907

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About Sitka, Alaska

Sitka is a locality in Sitka, Alaska, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,368. The population density is 1.1 people per km². Sitka is located at 57.0531°N, 135.3300°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Sitka) timezone. ZIP code: 99835.

Sitka rises from the damp, verdant fringe where the dark timber of the forest meets the restless Pacific, standing roughly four miles from the open coastline. It lies 92.6 miles south-southwest of Juneau, AK (from Juneau, AK: bearing 202°T), and is situated 91.2 miles west-northwest of Petersburg. The air here holds a heavy, silver quality, particularly when the mist rolls off the water to shroud the moss-covered trunks of ancient trees in the Indian River Valley. To the east, the rugged silhouette of Crater Ridge looms against the horizon, a reminder of the immense scale of the landscape, while the quiet waters of Crescent Bay mirror the shifting gray clouds. Hikers often seek the steep ascent of the Mount Verstovia Trail, moving through the dense growth until the land falls away to reveal the sparkling expanse of the Mountain Point Community Reservoir nearby.

Russian traders established a colonial presence in Sitka during the early nineteenth century, transforming the site into a vital hub for the fur trade and the administrative center of their North American territories. The colonial legacy remains etched into the local architecture and the enduring influence of the Orthodox Church, which continues to shape the spiritual character of the place. This transition from a foreign outpost to a permanent settlement was marked by the gradual integration of Tlingit traditions with the arriving European currents. The history of Sitka persists in the quiet corners of the landscape, where the past feels not like a distant memory, but like a shadow cast long by the low-hanging sun.

Modern Sitka relies on a diverse economy that balances the rhythms of commercial fishing with a growing focus on maritime research and higher education. The local infrastructure supports a steady flow of vessels moving through the harbor, while the presence of institutions like the University of Alaska Southeast provides a scholarly anchor for the younger generations. Beyond the docks, the local industry is defined by the seasonal pulse of the salmon harvest, an endeavor that requires a rugged dedication to the tides and the unpredictable weather. Sitka sustains itself through this pragmatic blend of traditional resource extraction and the intellectual labor of those who study the intricate ecological systems of the surrounding wilderness.

Sitka National Historical Park serves as the primary cultural touchstone, preserving the site where the Tlingit people and Russian forces once converged, now filled with the silent, towering presence of hand-carved totem poles. While professional sports remain a distant spectacle for those living in such a remote corridor, the life of the people is instead punctuated by local festivals and the gathering of community members to celebrate the seasonal bounty of the sea. Aleutski Island breaks the surface of the water just off the shore, acting as a sentinel for the small boats that navigate the currents. Famous figures, such as the writer Richard Nelson, found in the quietude of these woods a profound clarity, reflecting the way Sitka encourages a life lived in close, observant proximity to the natural world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sitka National Historical Park (Marine Protected Area) — 0.1 mi, 197° S
Xa 'Tulitseen (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 186° S
Sitka Rose Gallery (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 210° SW
Swan Lake Park (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 280° W
Fate Accompli (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 224° SW
Sitka History Museum (Museum) — 0.3 mi, 197° S
Artists Cove (Gallery) — 0.3 mi, 226° SW
Odess Theater (Theatre) — 0.3 mi, 111° E
U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey House (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 233° SW
Sitka Sound Science Center (Aquarium) — 0.3 mi, 133° SE
The Prospector (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 234° SW
Tongass National Forest (National Forest) — 0.4 mi, 231° SW · 16.7M acres
Moller Athletic Complex (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 309° NW
Turnaround Complex (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 299° NW
Kaisei Maru (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 246° SW
Eliason Harbor (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 291° W
New Archangel Dance Studio (Arts Centre) — 0.9 mi, 104° E
Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 1.0 mi, 001° N
Fort Rousseau (historical) (Historic Castle / Fort) — 2.4 mi, 247° SW
Whale Park (Local Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 115° SE
Halibut Point State Recreation Park (State Recreation Area) — 4.0 mi, 321° NW
Sitka Cruise Ship Port (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 331° NW
South Baranof Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 13.3 mi, 164° S · 316k acres
Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.7 mi, 251° W · 13.7M acres
Glass Ball Beach (Attraction) — 16.0 mi, 206° SW
Admiralty Island National Monument (National Monument) — 26.3 mi, 081° E · 1.0M acres
Kootznoowoo Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 26.3 mi, 081° E · 1.0M acres
The Plaza at The Shops by HTA (Attraction) — 72.9 mi, 357° N
Native Theater (Theatre) — 74.5 mi, 356° N
Historic Canning Line (Museum) — 74.5 mi, 356° N

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