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Metlakatla.

Its Census reference point is in Coastal Western Hemlock-Sitka Spruce Forests. Saxman lies about 14.5 miles north of Metlakatla by reference-point distance.

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Color post card. Metlakahtla, Alaska. - NARA - 298076 — Metlakatla, Alaska
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Color post card. Metlakahtla, Alaska. - NARA - 298076 — Metlakatla, Alaska

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THE SETTINGCoastal Western Hemlock-Sitka Spruce Forests
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Metlakatla on the map

THE METLAKATLA LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Coastal Western Hemlock-Sitka Spruce Forests setting.

Metlakatla CDP has 2.31 square miles of land in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. Its Census reference point is in Coastal Western Hemlock-Sitka Spruce Forests.

Deep bays, steep valley walls and an irregular shoreline reveal intense past glaciation. Wet maritime forests of hemlock and Sitka spruce characterize southeastern and south-central coastal Alaska.

Regional context: Coastal Western Hemlock-Sitka Spruce Forests ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Metlakatla and Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area

Metlakatla is associated with Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area

Metlakatla by land and water

The Census records 0.02 square miles of water within Metlakatla, or 0.8% of its total area. It is 50.9 percentage points lower than the 51.7% recorded for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Metlakatla CDP has 2.4 times the land area of nearby Saxman city (0.97 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Metlakatla land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Metlakatla’s place name from its government

Metlakatla is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Metlakatla address as city approval. Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Coastal Western Hemlock-Sitka Spruce Forests setting

Coastal Western Hemlock-Sitka Spruce Forests. Does the property require marine or road access, and how do its survey and topographic records describe the shoreline and slopes?

03

Check the route, beyond Saxman

Saxman is 14.5 miles north of the Metlakatla reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Metlakatla resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON METLAKATLA

USGS National Map

Begin at 55.1146° N, 131.5556° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Metlakatla ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Metlakatla data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Coastal Western Hemlock-Sitka Spruce Forests

Explore the agency mapping behind the Coastal Western Hemlock-Sitka Spruce Forests context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Alaska landowner resources

Alaska Mapper

State land-record mapping with links to source records and research guidance.

Alaska water data and well logs

DNR entry point for WELTS, groundwater information, and water-right records.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Metlakatla.

Saxman lies about 14.5 miles north of Metlakatla by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Metlakatla in context

NSEWSaxman · 14.5 miles1Ketchikan · 17.4 miles2Loring · 34.2 miles3Kasaan · 45.5 miles4Hydaburg · 50.3 miles5Hollis · 52.9 miles6OUTER RING: 52.9 MILES
  1. 1
    Saxman14.5 mi · city
  2. 2
    Ketchikan17.4 mi · city
  3. 3
    Loring34.2 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Kasaan45.5 mi · city
  5. 5
    Hydaburg50.3 mi · city
  6. 6
    Hollis52.9 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Alaska; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
The Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area guideExplore AlaskaSearch another location

QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Metlakatla
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Metlakatla?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. Metlakatla’s 2.31 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Metlakatla property in Coastal Western Hemlock-Sitka Spruce Forests?+

No. Coastal Western Hemlock-Sitka Spruce Forests is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Metlakatla boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Saxman as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 14.5 miles north of Metlakatla’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Metlakatla?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level III ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Metlakatla.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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