Yakutat Alaska Map

About Yakutat, Alaska

Yakutat is a locality in Yakutat, Alaska, United States. It is a small community with a population of 527. The population density is 1.9 people per km². Yakutat is located at 59.5469°N, 139.7272°W. It observes the Alaska Time (America/Yakutat) timezone. ZIP code: 99689.

Yakutat breathes the wild, untamed spirit of Alaska's coast, a place where the raw power of the Pacific meets the stoic grandeur of the Saint Elias Mountains. It lies 207.8 miles west-north-west of Juneau, AK (from Juneau, AK: bearing 297°T), and is situated 152.3 miles west of Haines. The air here carries the sharp tang of salt and pine, a bracing blend that invigorates the senses, and the light, particularly as dusk descends, often paints the sky in hues of bruised plum and molten gold, reflecting off the slate-grey waters of the Gulf of Alaska. A vast, sweeping crescent of dark sand marks the shoreline, often strewn with the bleached bones of driftwood, silent sentinels against the relentless tide. Inland, ancient forests of Sitka spruce and western hemlock stand as solemn witnesses, their dense canopy a verdant shield against the sometimes fierce northern winds, while glaciers, like colossal frozen tears, glisten in the distance, their icy tongues reaching down towards the sea. This is a land shaped by centuries of Tlingit presence, their legacy woven into the very soul of Yakutat, a testament to a deep and enduring connection with the natural world. The economy of Yakutat has long been tied to the bounty of the sea, with fishing – salmon, halibut, crab – forming the backbone of its livelihood, the rhythmic thrum of outboard motors a familiar soundtrack to the long summer days. Beyond the immediate shores, the vast expanse of the Tongass National Forest and the dramatic landscapes of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve offer unparalleled opportunities for exploration, drawing those who seek the profound solitude of the wilderness. The town itself, a collection of sturdy buildings resilient against the elements, possesses a quiet dignity, its inhabitants carrying the stoic grace of those who live in close communion with nature's formidable beauty.

About This Yakutat Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yakutat, Alaska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 59.546944, -139.727222. 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 Yakutat and Yakutat.

Detailed location data for Yakutat includes the ZIP code (99689), telephone area code (907), county seat of Yakutat, and school district assignment (Yakutat 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 Yakutat is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.