St. George Alaska Map

About St. George, Alaska

St. George is a locality in Aleutians West, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 70. The population density is 0.5 people per km². St. George is located at 56.6000°N, 169.5417°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Nome) timezone. ZIP code: 99591.

St. George rises from the windswept landscape of the Pribilof Islands, a collection of low-lying, treeless hills and stark, volcanic terrain that meets the churning grey of the Bering Sea. It lies 766.1 miles west-south-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 254°T). The air here carries the constant tang of salt and the sharp, invigorating scent of damp earth, a pervasive dampness that clings to everything. Sparse grasses, resilient against the relentless gales, carpet the rolling slopes, interspersed with patches of dark, volcanic rock that gleam wetly after a passing squall. The sky above is a canvas of ever-shifting moods, from the bruised purples of an approaching storm to the ethereal, pale gold of a sun struggling to break through the perpetual mist. The very character of St. George is one of enduring resilience, etched into the stoic faces of its inhabitants and the sturdy, unadorned architecture that hunkers against the elements. The history of St. George is inextricably linked to the fur trade and the rich marine life that surrounds it, particularly the immense seal rookeries that once drew commercial fleets and fueled its early economy. For generations, the people of St. George have lived in close communion with the sea, their livelihoods dependent on its bounty, from the abundant fishing grounds to the harvesting of marine mammals, a practice that continues to hold deep cultural significance. The island bears the subtle scars of its past, from the remnants of old trading posts to the hushed stories of lives lived and lost against the unforgiving sea. Today, while subsistence fishing and wildlife observation remain vital, the island’s unique ecosystem and the captivating presence of its abundant bird colonies draw a different kind of visitor, a quieter pilgrimage to this remote and extraordinary corner of the world.

About This St. George Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of St. George, 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 St. George and Aleutians West.

Detailed location data for St. George includes the ZIP code (99591), telephone area code (907), county seat of Aleutians West, and school district assignment (Pribilof 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 St. George is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.