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Tanaina Alaska Map

Explore Tanaina, 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 Tanaina, Alaska

How to Use This Tanaina, Alaska Map

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

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	Tanaina
State	Alaska (AK)
County	Matanuska-Susitna
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Alaska Time (America/Anchorage)

Latitude	61.657244
Longitude	-149.42774
Population	8,817
Density	112.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	99654
Area Code	907
School District	Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

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About Tanaina, Alaska

Tanaina is a locality in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,817. The population density is 112.3 people per km². Tanaina is located at 61.6572°N, 149.4277°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99654.

Tanaina occupies a sprawling, low-lying expanse where the subarctic light stretches thin and pale across the horizon for much of the winter. It lies 4.2 miles west of North Lakes, AK (from North Lakes, AK: bearing 276°T), and is situated 9.9 miles northeast of Knik-Fairview. Broad stretches of spruce and birch define the landscape, providing a quiet, muted backdrop that remains largely undisturbed by rapid vertical growth. To the north, the distant peaks of the Alaska Range appear as a jagged, ethereal blue line, marking the boundary of a far-off, rugged wilderness. The local terrain is characterized by a subtle, glacial character, featuring depressions and elevations that lead toward the nearby Little Susitna River. Water remains a constant, silent presence here, with the serene surface of Wasilla Lake providing a reflective center to the surrounding woodland.

Tanaina developed as a quiet extension of regional expansion, rooted in the steady, pragmatic growth of the local economy. Agriculture and small-scale trade have historically defined the rhythm of the people, who favor a life lived with a certain measured independence. The proximity to industrial corridors ensures a steady flow of resources, though the daily pace remains dictated more by the turning of the seasons than by the urgent demands of outside commerce. Residents often find their livelihood linked to the broader regional infrastructure, relying on the resilience of a population accustomed to the demands of a northern climate. Even as the economy evolves, the underlying focus remains on self-sufficiency and the maintenance of a sturdy, functional way of life.

Tanaina maintains a character defined by its open spaces and a modest, unpretentious spirit that resists superficial adornment. Community life often centers around the Alcantra Athletic Complex, where seasonal gatherings and local sports draw residents together beneath the vast, expansive sky. While the area is not defined by singular monuments, the presence of the West Fork Grubstake Gulch serves as a reminder of the rugged geological forces that shaped this entire region. The influence of the K'eyghashtnu remains a distant, evocative concept for those who live among the inland forests and marshes. Life here is measured in the quiet passage of birds and the shifting colors of the tundra, offering a rare, sustained stillness that is increasingly difficult to find in the modern world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Little Susitna Recreation River (State Recreation Area) — 0.7 mi, 270° W
Red Barn (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 189° S
Alcantra Athletic Complex (Local Recreation) — 3.3 mi, 157° SE
Garnet Park (Local Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 201° S
Bumpus Recreational Area (Local Recreation) — 4.9 mi, 204° SW
Iditapark / Wonderland Park (Local Park) — 5.1 mi, 189° S
Salmon mosaic (Public Artwork) — 5.3 mi, 188° S
Government Peak Unit Northern Sub-Unit (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 033° NE
Lake Lucille Park (Local Park) — 6.1 mi, 192° S
Curtis D. Menard Memorial (Monument) — 6.5 mi, 207° SW
Hatcher Pass Public Use Area (State Recreation Area) — 6.7 mi, 063° NE
Gateway Scenic Overlook (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 060° NE
Scenic Overlook (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 059° NE
Matanuska Valley Moose Range (State Resource Management Area) — 7.5 mi, 074° E
Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge (State Conservation Area) — 8.1 mi, 171° S
Musk Ox Farm (Attraction) — 10.0 mi, 099° E
Eklutna Historical Park (Attraction) — 13.8 mi, 171° S
Gorge Viewing Deck (Viewpoint) — 14.8 mi, 172° S
Chugach State Park (State Park) — 15.1 mi, 171° S
Gold Star Monuments (Monument) — 16.4 mi, 154° SE
Sutton Coal Wash Plant (Historic Ruins) — 18.4 mi, 078° E
Nike Site Bay Missile Launch Area (Historic Ruins) — 22.9 mi, 221° SW
LumaLim (Museum) — 33.9 mi, 207° SW
Alaska Law Enforcement Museum (Museum) — 33.9 mi, 207° SW
Anchorage Museum Planetarium (Museum) — 34.0 mi, 207° SW
Sydney Laurence Theatre (Theatre) — 34.1 mi, 207° SW
Evangeline Atwood Concert Hall (Theatre) — 34.1 mi, 207° SW
Dos Manos (Gallery) — 35.6 mi, 207° SW
Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 35.9 mi, 206° SW
Chugach National Forest (National Forest) — 41.5 mi, 168° S · 5.4M acres

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