Tolsona Alaska Map

About Tolsona, Alaska

Tolsona is a locality in Copper River, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 76. Tolsona is located at 62.0839°N, 146.0703°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99588.

Tolsona lies where the vast Copper River Basin begins its slow, inexorable embrace of the Chugach Mountains. It lies 139.1 miles east-north-east of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 63°T), and is situated 66.5 miles north of Valdez. Here, the land unfurls in broad, undulating plains, a mosaic of taiga forest, willow scrub, and the occasional glint of water reflecting a sky that often stretches to an impossible, pale blue. The air itself carries a crispness, a scent of pine needles and damp earth, particularly potent after a rain, and the silence is profound, broken only by the whisper of wind through the spruce or the distant call of a bird. The terrain, though appearing gentle from afar, is a testament to ancient glacial forces, a landscape that feels both immense and intimately detailed, rewarding those who pause to observe the intricate patterns of moss on a fallen log or the hardy resilience of wildflowers pushing through stony soil. The history of Tolsona is deeply interwoven with the land's bounty and the resilience of those who have sought their livelihood here. For generations, this area has supported trappers and hunters, their lives dictated by the seasons and the wild creatures that roam these expanses. Later, prospectors and miners, drawn by whispers of mineral wealth, added their own chapters to the story, leaving behind a legacy etched into the earth. Today, the local economy still finds its roots in the natural world, with a focus on guiding, outfitting, and the small-scale harvesting of timber and other forest products, a way of life that demands a profound understanding of the wilderness. The quiet rhythm of Tolsona is one of steady work and deep connection to the Alaskan wild, a place where the grandeur of the mountains and the generosity of the earth shape every aspect of existence.

About This Tolsona Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tolsona, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 62.083889, -146.070278. 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 Tolsona and Copper River.

Detailed location data for Tolsona includes the ZIP code (99588), telephone area code (907), county seat of Copper River, and school district assignment (Copper River 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 Tolsona is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.