Barrow alaska on a map. The satellite view will. It is 30 greater than the overall us. Barrow area historical earthquake activity is significantly below alaska state average.
It is the northernmost point of all the territory of the united states at 7102320n 15602845w coordinates. Situated in an ideal location we put you within quick reach of all the top local tourist attractions. If you are planning on traveling to barrow use this interactive map to help you locate everything from food to hotels to tourist destinations.
Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. The street map of barrow is the most basic version which provides you with a comprehensive outline of the citys essentials. John simpsons native map dated 1855 records the name otkiawik which was misprinted on the subsequent british admiralty chart as otkiovik the name barrow was derived from point barrow and was originally a general designation because non native alaskan residents found it easier to pronounce than the inupiat name.
Located on the arctic ocean utqiagvik barrow is one of the largest eskimo settlements in alaska. State of alaska 9 miles 14 km northeast of utqiagvik. On barrow alaska map you can view all states regions cities towns districts avenues streets and popular centers satellite sketch and terrain maps.
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Where is barrow alaska. A post office established in 1901 helped the name barrow to become dominant. The borough works with the tribes cities corporations schools and businesses to support a strong culture encourage families and employees to choose a healthy lifestyle and sustain a vibrant economy.
Viii xii earthquake occurred 5264 miles away from the city center on 1132002 at 221241 a magnitude 85 70 mb 85 ms. Get directions maps and traffic for barrow ak. Point barrow or nuvuk is a headland on the arctic coast in the us.
Its also the farthest north community in the united states. View our barrow ak map for more information.