Beaver
A community guide to Beaver in Alaska, the United States.
- Population
- 84 residents
- Region
- Alaska
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 66.3594, -147.3964
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.
Overview
Beaver is a populated place in Alaska, the United States. The community supports 84 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Alaska. Its position within the broader regional network gives Beaver a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Beaver sits at approximate coordinates 66.3594 latitude and -147.3964 longitude within Alaska. The terrain and natural features around Beaver reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Alaska road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Beaver typically involves the regional road network of Alaska or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Beaver to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Alaska. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Beaver.