South Lakes Alaska Map

About South Lakes, Alaska

South Lakes is a locality in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,180. The population density is 303.5 people per km². South Lakes is located at 61.5874°N, 149.3160°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99645.

South Lakes lies where the broad Matanuska Valley begins to yield to the rugged shoulders of the Chugach Mountains. It lies 32.0 miles north-east of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 37°T), and is situated 2.4 miles south-south-west of North Lakes. Here, the land is a generous expanse of boreal forest, punctuated by the shimmering surfaces of numerous lakes, their waters reflecting the vast Alaskan sky in shades of sapphire and slate. The terrain itself is a study in patient geology, a rolling tapestry of glacial deposits and ancient riverbeds, now softened by a thick carpet of moss and the resilient, low-lying growth that thrives in the northern latitudes. The air, when it’s not carrying the crisp scent of pine, often holds a damp, earthy aroma, a constant reminder of the moisture drawn from the surrounding waterways and the persistent breath of the nearby mountains. The story of South Lakes is interwoven with the dreams of homesteaders and the practicalities of a frontier economy. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and abundant resources, carved out a life here, their efforts shaping the very contours of the landscape through small farms and hardy endeavors. Today, the local economy still draws strength from the land, with agriculture and resource-based industries forming a significant part of its character, though a growing appreciation for outdoor recreation and tourism is also becoming a prominent thread. The echoes of this past are not lost; they manifest in the sturdy architecture of older buildings and the quiet resilience of the people who call South Lakes home, a community that understands the deep value of self-reliance and the enduring beauty of its wild surroundings.

About This South Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Lakes, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 61.5874, -149.316. 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 South Lakes and Matanuska-Susitna.

Detailed location data for South Lakes includes the ZIP code (99654), telephone area code (907), county seat of Matanuska-Susitna, and school district assignment (Matanuska-Susitna 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 South Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.