Wasilla Alaska Map

About Wasilla, Alaska

Wasilla is a locality in Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,720. The population density is 294.3 people per km². Wasilla is located at 61.5814°N, 149.4394°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Anchorage) timezone. ZIP code: 99654.

Wasilla sprawls across a broad plain, a place where the Matanuska River's ancient floodplain meets the foothills of the Alaska Range, its sky a vast, ever-shifting canvas. It lies 29.4 miles north-north-east of Anchorage, AK (from Anchorage, AK: bearing 31°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-east of Knik-Fairview. The air here, especially in the long, lingering twilight of summer, carries a crispness that hints at the distant snowfields, a clean scent mingled with the earthy aroma of damp soil and the faint, sweet perfume of wild roses that cling tenaciously to the roadside verges. Low-lying hills, softened by a dense cloak of spruce and birch, rise to the north, their slopes catching the diffused northern light in a way that can make the entire landscape seem to breathe. The terrain is generally flat, punctuated by the meandering channels of sloughs and lakes, their surfaces often mirroring the bruised purples and soft oranges of the sunset, creating a quiet, reflective beauty that belies the wildness that lies just beyond the town's edges. This land, once the domain of Athabascan peoples, was shaped by the ambitious dreams of homesteaders who arrived in the mid-20th century, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and government incentives. Wasilla’s economy has historically been tied to agriculture, with fields of barley and potatoes stretching out towards the horizon, and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley still a vital agricultural hub. More recently, however, the town has become a significant commercial and residential center for the surrounding borough, its growth fueled by its strategic position and the increasing accessibility afforded by the Parks Highway. The legacy of the Alaska Railroad, which still hums with activity, is a tangible reminder of the vital arteries that connect this frontier spirit to the wider world, and the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, with Wasilla serving as a crucial checkpoint, injects a vibrant, spirited energy into the community, a testament to its deep connection with Alaska's enduring traditions.

About This Wasilla Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Wasilla, 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 Wasilla and Matanuska-Susitna.

Detailed location data for Wasilla includes the ZIP code (99654), telephone area code (907), county seat of Matanuska-Susitna, and school district assignment (Matanuska-Susitna 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 Wasilla is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.