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Shishmaref.

Its Census reference point is in Subarctic Coastal Plains. Brevig Mission lies about 62.9 miles south of Shishmaref by reference-point distance.

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Shishmaref- Erin (53) edit — Alaska
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Shishmaref- Erin (53) edit — Alaska

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THE SETTINGSubarctic Coastal Plains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYNome Census Area
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Shishmaref on the map

THE SHISHMAREF LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Subarctic Coastal Plains setting.

Shishmaref city has 2.31 square miles of land in Nome Census Area. Its Census reference point is in Subarctic Coastal Plains.

Coastal plains and broad river deltas contain many lakes and winding channels. Wet tundra landscapes reflect the meeting of maritime and continental influences in western Alaska.

Regional context: Subarctic Coastal Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Shishmaref and Nome Census Area

Shishmaref is associated with Nome 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.

Nome Census Area

Shishmaref by land and water

The Census records 4.95 square miles of water within Shishmaref, or 68.2% of its total area. It is 49.4 percentage points higher than the 18.8% recorded for Nome Census Area. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Shishmaref city has 98.7% of the land area of nearby Brevig Mission city (2.34 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Shishmaref land.

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

01

Locate the parcel within Shishmaref

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Shishmaref. Check the Nome Census Area geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Subarctic Coastal Plains setting

Subarctic Coastal Plains. Which current maps identify channels, wet areas and the seasonal route used to reach the parcel?

03

Check the route, beyond Brevig Mission

Brevig Mission is 62.9 miles south of the Shishmaref 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.

Shishmaref 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 SHISHMAREF

USGS National Map

Begin at 66.2380° N, 166.1109° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Shishmaref ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Shishmaref data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Subarctic Coastal Plains

Explore the agency mapping behind the Subarctic Coastal Plains 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 Shishmaref.

Brevig Mission lies about 62.9 miles south of Shishmaref by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Shishmaref in context

NSEWBrevig Mission · 62.9 miles1Teller · 68.4 miles2Wales · 70 miles3Port Clarence · 80.2 miles4Diomede · 85.8 miles5Deering · 94.2 miles6OUTER RING: 94.2 MILES
  1. 1
    Brevig Mission62.9 mi · city
  2. 2
    Teller68.4 mi · city
  3. 3
    Wales70 mi · city
  4. 4
    Port Clarence80.2 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Diomede85.8 mi · city
  6. 6
    Deering94.2 mi · city
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 Shishmaref
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 Shishmaref?+

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

Is every Shishmaref property in Subarctic Coastal Plains?+

No. Subarctic Coastal Plains is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Shishmaref 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 Brevig Mission as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 62.9 miles south of Shishmaref’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 Shishmaref?+

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 Shishmaref.
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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