Steele Creek Alaska Map
Explore Steele Creek, Alaska, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Steele Creek, Alaska
| City | Steele Creek |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Fairbanks North Star |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) |
| Latitude | 64.925613 |
| Longitude | -147.435058 |
| Population | 6,437 |
| Density | 26.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 99712 |
| Area Code | 907 |
| School District | Fairbanks North Star Borough School District |
About Steele Creek, Alaska
Steele Creek is a locality in Fairbanks North Star, Alaska, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,437. The population density is 26.8 people per km². Steele Creek is located at 64.9256°N, 147.4351°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99712.Steele Creek occupies a vast, interior expanse where the stillness of the taiga defines the horizon. It lies 5.0 miles northeast of Fairbanks, AK (from Fairbanks, AK: bearing 49°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-northwest of Badger. The land surrounding Steele Creek unfolds in a series of subtle, earth-toned slopes that lead toward the distant, jagged silhouette of the Alaska Range. High above the brush, the light shifts with a slow, deliberate gravity, casting long shadows across the basin of French Gulch. Liwa Lake remains a primary feature of the immediate terrain, its surface holding the reflection of the sky in a quiet, undisturbed mirror. Wigwam Creek cuts a narrow, winding path through the vegetation just a short distance away, drawing moisture from the surrounding forest floor.
Historical settlement in Steele Creek emerged from the persistent drive to adapt to an environment that demands both resilience and patience. The local economy maintains a steady, modest pace, tethered to the rhythms of seasonal work and the logistical demands of an interior landscape. Small-scale industry and regional trade provide the primary fibers of the economic life here, requiring a practical understanding of the shifting climate. Residents look toward the land for their sustenance and livelihood, managing resources with a caution born of long winters. This pragmatic approach to development keeps the pace of daily existence centered on necessity rather than rapid expansion.
Cultural character in Steele Creek finds its expression in a collective respect for the immense, unyielding scale of the surrounding wilderness. Creamer's Field serves as a vital point of engagement with the natural world, offering a space where the movement of wildlife remains the primary spectacle. The people who reside here often share a quiet temperament, shaped by the requirement to navigate the immense distances that separate them from other centers of activity. While the region does not claim fame through the presence of globally recognized figures, the lives of its inhabitants possess a distinct, rugged integrity. Life continues with a focus on the immediate, where the change of seasons dictates the rhythm of the year more than any external influence.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Tanana Valley State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 2.8 mi, 089° E
- Paws For Adventure (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 189° S
- Alyeska Pipeline Visitor Center (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 273° W
- Gold Daughters (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 273° W
- Felix Pedro Monument (Public Artwork) — 6.1 mi, 342° N
- Gold Dredge nº8 (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 278° W
- White Alice Communications Station (Historic Ruins) — 7.7 mi, 345° N
- Creamer's Field (State Conservation Area) — 8.0 mi, 246° SW
- Goldstream Public Use Area (State Recreation Area) — 8.8 mi, 273° W
- Observation Tower (Viewpoint) — 9.6 mi, 247° SW
- Lend-Lease Monument (Monument) — 10.0 mi, 236° SW
- Fairbanks Ice Museum (Museum) — 10.0 mi, 236° SW
- Bouchard's International Dog Mushing and Sled Museum (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 236° SW
- Fairbanks Office Wildlife (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.1 mi, 233° SW · 2 acres
- Barnette's Landing (Monument) — 10.1 mi, 236° SW
- Interior Alaska Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 10.2 mi, 235° SW
- Alaska Mining Hall of Fame (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 237° SW
- South Davis Park (Local Park) — 11.4 mi, 233° SW
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 12.3 mi, 169° S
- Meehan (Historic Ruins) — 12.7 mi, 039° NE
- UAF Planet Walk Start (Sun) (Museum) — 13.1 mi, 249° W
- Chena River State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 18.8 mi, 094° E
- Beaver Creek (Wild & Scenic River) — 30.9 mi, 360° N · 77k acres
- Minto Flats State Game Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 35.9 mi, 273° W
- Steese National Conservation Area (National Conservation Area) — 51.7 mi, 022° N · 1.2M acres
- Historic Alaska Railroad Depot Museum (Museum) — 54.9 mi, 244° SW
- Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 62.8 mi, 355° N · 18.2M acres
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About This Steele Creek Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Steele Creek, Alaska. Coordinates: 64.925613, -147.435058. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Steele Creek includes the ZIP code (99712), telephone area code (907), county seat of Fairbanks North Star, and school district assignment (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
