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Point Lay.

Its Census reference point is in Arctic Coastal Plain. Wainwright lies about 92.4 miles northeast of Point Lay by reference-point distance.

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A typical contemporary Native Alaskan house located in Point Lay, Alaska
A VIEW OF THE AREA

A typical contemporary Native Alaskan house located in Point Lay, Alaska

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THE SETTINGArctic Coastal Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYNorth Slope Borough
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Point Lay on the map

THE POINT LAY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Arctic Coastal Plain setting.

Point Lay CDP has 28.5 square miles of land in North Slope Borough. Its Census reference point is in Arctic Coastal Plain.

A gently rising Arctic coastal plain is dotted with thaw lakes and wet tundra. Treeless terrain and a strongly Arctic climate distinguish this northernmost landscape.

Regional context: Arctic Coastal Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Point Lay and North Slope Borough

Point Lay is associated with North Slope Borough 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.

North Slope Borough

Point Lay by land and water

The Census records 3.78 square miles of water within Point Lay, or 11.7% of its total area. It is 5.3 percentage points higher than the 6.4% recorded for North Slope Borough. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Point Lay CDP has 2.8 times the land area of nearby Wainwright city (10.3 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Point Lay land.

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

01

Separate Point Lay’s place name from its government

Point Lay is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Point Lay address as city approval. North Slope Borough is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Arctic Coastal Plain setting

Arctic Coastal Plain. What do current site records show about ground conditions and the seasonal access route to this coastal-plain tract?

03

Check the route, beyond Wainwright

Wainwright is 92.4 miles northeast of the Point Lay 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.

Point Lay 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 POINT LAY

USGS National Map

Begin at 69.7371° N, 162.8350° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Point Lay ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Borough Of North Slope

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Borough Of North Slope ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Point Lay 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

Arctic Coastal Plain

Explore the agency mapping behind the Arctic Coastal Plain 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 Point Lay.

Wainwright lies about 92.4 miles northeast of Point Lay by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Point Lay in context

NSEWWainwright · 92.4 miles1Red Dog Mine · 116.8 miles2Point Hope · 135.2 miles3Atqasuk · 139.3 miles4Kivalina · 144.5 miles5Noatak · 148.5 miles6OUTER RING: 148.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Wainwright92.4 mi · city
  2. 2
    Red Dog Mine116.8 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Point Hope135.2 mi · city
  4. 4
    Atqasuk139.3 mi · city
  5. 5
    Kivalina144.5 mi · city
  6. 6
    Noatak148.5 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.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Point Lay
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 Point Lay?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in North Slope Borough. Point Lay’s 28.5 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Point Lay property in Arctic Coastal Plain?+

No. Arctic Coastal Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Point Lay 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 Wainwright as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 92.4 miles northeast of Point Lay’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 Point Lay?+

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.

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Your land in Point Lay.
Your next chapter.

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