Beaver
A community guide to Beaver in Alaska, the United States.
- Population
- Population data unavailable
- Region
- Alaska
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 66.5000, -146.9167
Overview
Beaver is a populated place in Alaska, the United States. The community is recognised as a populated place with population figures not formally recorded but with an established presence in Alaska. Its position within the broader regional network gives Beaver a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Community and amenities
Beaver offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Alaska: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Beaver's residents. Visitors passing through Beaver encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Climate
The climate at Beaver is distinctly cool, with long winters and brief summers, reflecting its location at latitude 66.50 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Beaver experience. Visitors planning a trip to Beaver should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Economy and services
The economy of Beaver reflects small-scale local commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Alaska. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Alaska and the United States. Businesses based in Beaver draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.