Alaska is the largest U.S. state by area 663,268 square miles (1,717,856 km2), and 48th most populous state of the 50 states of United States. The Alaska Map offers vital information on the exact location and diverse topography of the state. Alaska is located in the northwestern part of North America. According to the U.S. Census Bureau data of July 1, 2019, Alaska's population is 731,545. The state's capital is Juneau, which is prominently marked on the map, as are other important cities, Anchorange and Fairbanks. Alaska is politically sub-divided into 16 Boroughs for administrative purposes.
Map of Alaska with Cities, Road, River, Highways
About Map: Alaska Map showing the capital, state boundary, roads, rail network,rivers, interstate highways, major cities and towns.
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About Alaska State Map
The Alaska State map depicts location of various cities, rivers, road and railway networks, counties and their respective seats, museums, and national parks. Covering the northwestern part of North America, Alaska spans over a total area of 663,268 sq. miles. The state is bordered by Canada on the east, the Beaufort Sea and Arctic Ocean in the north, the Bering Sea and has a maritime border with Russia in the west, and the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Alaska in the south
Having an organized infrastructure of railways, roadways, and airways, Alaska is also accessible through waterways. The Alaska Map indicates the national and interstate highways. In addition, the railway map points out the prime train routes of the state. 11 census zones along with 16 boroughs collectively form the basis for the counties of Alaska. Tourists coming to Alaska can visit the well-maintained golf courses of the state such as Chena Bend, Sleepy Hollow, Eagleglen, and many more. The Kobuk Valley National Park, Yukon Charley Rivers National Preserve, and Katmai National Park & Preserve are some of the most visited national parks of Alaska. Museums are yet another major appeal of the state. Pratt Museum, Kodiak Baranov Museum, Alaska State Museum are some of the most popular. The Alaska State map, in a way, presents an illustrative overview of each aspect of the place.
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Alaska Routes
The various areas of Alaska are well-connected with good roads, which are highlighted on the Alaska State Map. The northern and southern parts of Alaska are interconnected by State Roads 3, 4, 7, 9 and 11. State Roads 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, and 10 connect the eastern and western sides of the state. The Kebuk, Kuskokwim, Noatak, Yukon, Sustina, Tanana and Colville Rivers are the state's major streams.
State roads include: State Road 1, State Road 2, State Road 3, State Road 4, State Road 5, State Road 6, State Road 7, State Road 8, State Road 9, State Road 10 and State Road 11.
Alaska State Facts
| State Name | Alaska |
| Nickname | The Last Frontier |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital City | Juneau |
| Largest City | Anchorage |
| Abbreviation | AK |
| State Motto | North to the Future |
| Bordering States | None |
| State Flower | Forget-me-not |
| State Bird | Willow Ptarmigan |
| State Animal | Moose |
| Joined the Union | January 3, 1959 |
| Area | 665,384 sq mi (1,723,337 sq km) |
| Major Cities | Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan |
| Timezone | Alaska Time Zone, Hawaii-Aleutian Time Zone |
| Population | 733,391 (2020 Census) |
| Highest Point | Denali - 20,310 ft (6,190 m) |
| Lowest Point | Pacific Ocean - Sea Level |
| Major Rivers | Yukon River, Kuskokwim River, Copper River, Susitna River, Tanana River, Noatak River |
| Major Lakes | Iliamna Lake, Becharof Lake, Teshekpuk Lake, Naknek Lake, Lake Clark |
| Longest River | Yukon River |
| National Parks | Denali National Park and Preserve, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Kenai Fjords National Park, Kobuk Valley National Park, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve |
| Famous For | Glaciers, wildlife, oil production, Denali, northern lights, fishing |
| Airports | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Fairbanks International Airport, Juneau International Airport |
| Major Sports Team | Alaska Nanooks, Anchorage Wolverines |
| Governor | Mike Dunleavy |
| Major Highways | Alaska Highway, Richardson Highway, Glenn Highway, Parks Highway, Seward Highway |
| Interstate Highways | None |
| State Routes | Alaska Route 1, Alaska Route 2, Alaska Route 3, Alaska Route 4, Alaska Route 7, Alaska Route 9, Alaska Route 10 |
| Official Website | https://alaska.gov |
List of the Largest Cities in Alaska by Population
| City | County | Population (2020 Census) | Lat Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | Anchorage Municipality | 291,247 | 61.2181,-149.9003 |
| Fairbanks | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 32,515 | 64.8378,-147.7164 |
| Juneau | Juneau Borough | 32,255 | 58.3019,-134.4197 |
| Knik-Fairview | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 19,297 | 61.5122,-149.6600 |
| Badger | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 19,031 | 64.8000,-147.5333 |
| College | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 11,332 | 64.8569,-147.8028 |
| Wasilla | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 9,054 | 61.5814,-149.4394 |
| Kalifornsky | Kenai Peninsula Borough | 8,487 | 60.4850,-151.2583 |
| Sitka | Sitka Borough | 8,458 | 57.0531,-135.3300 |
| Ketchikan | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 8,192 | 55.3422,-131.6461 |
Regions in Alaska
- Southcentral Alaska
- Interior Alaska
- Southeast Alaska
- Southwest Alaska
- Arctic Alaska
- Aleutian Islands
- Kenai Peninsula
- Copper River Basin
Main Sights in Alaska
- Denali National Park and Preserve - Denali Borough
- Glacier Bay National Park - Gustavus
- Kenai Fjords National Park - Seward
- Mendenhall Glacier - Juneau
- Wrangell-St. Elias National Park - Copper Center
- Katmai National Park - King Salmon
- Inside Passage - Southeast Alaska
- Prince William Sound - Valdez
- Northern Lights Viewing - Fairbanks
- Chena Hot Springs - Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Totem Bight State Historical Park - Ketchikan
- Exit Glacier - Seward
National Parks in Alaska
- Denali National Park and Preserve
- Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
- Katmai National Park and Preserve
- Kenai Fjords National Park
- Kobuk Valley National Park
- Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
- Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
- Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
- Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve
- Cape Krusenstern National Monument
- Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
- Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve