Tanana Alaska Map

About Tanana, Alaska

Tanana is a locality in Yukon-Koyukuk, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 334. The population density is 11.2 people per km². Tanana is located at 65.1719°N, 152.0789°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99777.

Tanana rests at the confluence of two mighty rivers, the Yukon and the Koyukuk, its buildings appearing like scattered driftwood along the broad, braided waterways. It lies 129.4 miles west-north-west of Fairbanks, AK (from Fairbanks, AK: bearing 282°T), and is situated 135.2 miles west-north-west of Badger. The land here is a study in muted greens and browns, a vast expanse of taiga stretching towards a horizon that seems to melt into the sky. The air, even in summer, carries a crispness, a promise of the deep freeze to come, and the light, when it breaks through the often-clouded heavens, has a quality of luminous softness, as if filtered through generations of clear, cold air. The very character of Tanana is etched by the constant, powerful presence of the water; its paths, its moods, its lifeblood are the rivers that define its existence. Historically, Tanana has been a vital hub for the region, a place where peoples have gathered and traded for millennia, a testament to the enduring spirit of this northern frontier. Its economy has always been intrinsically linked to the bounty of the land and its waterways, with fishing and trapping forming the bedrock of its sustenance and commerce. This legacy continues to shape the rhythm of life in Tanana, where the seasons dictate the pace of activity, from the busy summer fishing season to the quiet, introspective months of winter. The spirit of resilience and resourcefulness, forged by the challenging environment and the deep-rooted traditions of its inhabitants, is palpable in the unpretentious dignity of its homes and the quiet hum of daily life.

About This Tanana Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tanana, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 65.171944, -152.078889. 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 Tanana and Yukon-Koyukuk.

Detailed location data for Tanana includes the ZIP code (99777), telephone area code (907), county seat of Yukon-Koyukuk, and school district assignment (Yukon-Koyukuk 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 Tanana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.