Copper River Census Area Map, Alaska

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Copper River Census Area, Alaska

The Copper River Census Area is a wild section of Alaska. It’s named after the powerful river that cuts through it. Imagine a place where salmon runs and grizzly bears are part of daily life. That’s this place.

It’s in south-central Alaska, a land of extremes. The area’s not densely populated. Copper Center is the main hub, a tiny town with a big history. The Wrangell Mountains loom in the distance, snow-capped year-round.

Hunting and fishing aren’t just hobbies. They’re necessities. The Copper River is famous for its salmon. We crave it. Native Alaskan cultures have deep roots in this region. Their traditions are still alive and kicking. Tourism plays a growing role, with folks coming to experience the last frontier. It’s not an easy place to live, but for many, it’s paradise.

Category	Details
Census Area Name	Copper River Census Area
Census Area Seat	Unofficial seat: Glennallen (as census areas do not have official seats)
Population	Approximately 2,700
Cities, Towns, and Communities	Glennallen, Gakona, Chitina, Kenny Lake, Copper Center, McCarthy, Slana, Tazlina, Tonsina, Mentasta Lake
Interstates and Highways	Alaska Route 1 (Glenn Highway), Alaska Route 4 (Richardson Highway), Alaska Route 10 (Edgerton Highway)
FIPS Code	02-066
Total Area (Land and Water)	24,938 square miles (Land: 24,237 sq mi, Water: 701 sq mi)
Adjacent Boroughs and Census Areas (and Direction)	Southeast Fairbanks Census Area (North), Matanuska-Susitna Borough (West), Chugach Census Area (South), City and Borough of Yakutat (Southeast)
Time Zone	Alaska Time Zone (AKT)
State	Alaska
Coordinates	62.1093° N, 145.5563° W
Etymology	Named after the Copper River, which was named for its rich deposits of copper discovered by early explorers
Major Landmarks	Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Copper River, McCarthy Road, Mount Sanford, Gulkana Glacier