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A view of the mountainous Brooks range in Alaska.

Geography of Alaska

February 24, 2023 by Marques Hayes

Alaska’s geography is characterized by its vast and rugged wilderness, diverse wildlife, towering mountains, expansive coastlines, and unique geological features.

Cropped Equal Earth map showing the location of the state of Alaska. Source: Equal Earth Political Map, public domain.

Alaska’s Coastline is Longer Than All the Other 49 States Combined

February 24, 2023June 21, 2021 by Caitlin Dempsey

Here are some geography facts about Alaska’s coastlines.

Attu Island, Alaska, July 4, 2000. Source: NASA Terra Satellite, public domain.

This Island is the Westernmost Point of the United States

October 14, 2021October 10, 2020 by Caitlin Dempsey

Located towards the end of the Aleutian Island chain, this Alaskan island is the westernmost spot in the United States.

Largest Piedmont Glacier in North America

February 1, 2022July 13, 2016 by Caitlin Dempsey

The largest piedmont glacier in North America is found in southeastern Alaska and is known as the Malaspina Glacier.