Stebbins Alaska Map

About Stebbins, Alaska

Stebbins is a locality in Nome, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 596. The population density is 7.9 people per km². Stebbins is located at 63.5222°N, 162.2881°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Nome) timezone. ZIP code: 99671.

Stebbins clings to the western edge of Norton Sound, a scatter of weathered buildings against a vast, open sky. It lies 426.8 miles west-north-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 297°T), and is situated 51.8 miles north-east of Kotlik. The land here is a study in muted earth tones, a low-lying tundra that stretches to the horizon, broken only by the slow, deliberate meander of sloughs and the distant, hazy blue of the Seward Peninsula's mountains. Winter's long embrace leaves the landscape a stark, white canvas, but in the fleeting summer, it bursts with a low, tenacious green, dotted with the vibrant hues of wildflowers that bloom with surprising tenacity. The air, when it’s not carrying the bracing tang of the sea, is often still, holding a quiet that is profound, broken only by the cry of gulls or the distant rumble of a snowmachine. The history of Stebbins is as deeply rooted as the permafrost beneath its feet, a story woven from the resilience of the Yup'ik people and the enduring allure of the coast. For generations, this place has been a vital hub for fishing and hunting, a tradition that continues to sustain the local economy, with salmon and king crab forming the backbone of its livelihood. The spirit of self-sufficiency is palpable, a quiet determination etched into the faces of its residents, who have learned to adapt and thrive in this challenging, yet beautiful, environment. The occasional sight of a small boat heading out into the grey expanse of the sound, or the steady rhythm of life in the general store, speaks of a community that understands the rhythms of the seasons and the profound connection to the land and sea that defines Stebbins.

About This Stebbins Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stebbins, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 63.522222, -162.288056. 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 Stebbins and Nome.

Detailed location data for Stebbins includes the ZIP code (99671), telephone area code (907), county seat of Nome, and school district assignment (Bering Strait 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 Stebbins is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.