Tyonek Alaska Map

About Tyonek, Alaska

Tyonek is a locality in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 291. The population density is 1.7 people per km². Tyonek is located at 61.0681°N, 151.1369°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99635.

Tyonek lies on the western shore of the western arm of the Kenai Peninsula, a place where the Chugach Mountains tumble towards the sea. It lies 42.5 miles west-south-west of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 256°T), and is situated 26.6 miles north of Nikiski. The landscape here is a rugged embrace of forest and water, with dense stands of spruce and birch climbing steep slopes, their dark green a stark contrast to the steely grey of the Cook Inlet waters that lap at the shore. The air carries the clean, sharp scent of pine and salt, a constant reminder of the wildness that surrounds Tyonek. This is a place of deep, shadowed valleys and broad, windswept beaches, where the muted light of the Alaskan sky filters through the evergreens, casting long, dancing shadows across the uneven terrain. The history of Tyonek is deeply entwined with the Alaska Native heritage of the Dena'ina people, who have inhabited this region for generations, their lives shaped by the bounty of the land and sea. For much of its existence, Tyonek thrived as a subsistence community, relying on fishing, hunting, and gathering. Later, the discovery of oil and gas in the region brought a different kind of economy, with development and exploration shaping the modern character of Tyonek. The legacy of these shifting economies can be felt in the blend of traditional ways and contemporary life, a quiet resilience that defines the spirit of this coastal village. The waters of the inlet, ever-present, continue to be a source of sustenance and connection, a constant flow that mirrors the passage of time and tradition in Tyonek.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tyonek, Alaska with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Tyonek and Kenai Peninsula.

Detailed location data for Tyonek includes the ZIP code (99682), telephone area code (907), county seat of Kenai Peninsula, and school district assignment (Kenai Peninsula Borough 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 Tyonek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.