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Sterling.

Its Census reference point is in Cook Inlet. Funny River lies about 3.9 miles south of Sterling by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Satellite photograph of the landscape around Sterling, Alaska, captured in 2016
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

Sterling, Alaska from above · Sentinel-2 satellite imagery, 2016

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Landscape around Sterling, Alaska

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THE SETTINGCook Inlet
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYKenai Peninsula Borough
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Sterling on the map

THE STERLING LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Cook Inlet setting.

Sterling CDP has 77.7 square miles of land in Kenai Peninsula Borough. Its Census reference point is in Cook Inlet.

Glacially shaped level and rolling terrain surrounds Cook Inlet. Spruce and hardwood vegetation occupies a relatively mild coastal setting compared with much of interior Alaska.

Regional context: Cook Inlet ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Sterling and Kenai Peninsula Borough

Sterling is associated with Kenai Peninsula 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.

Kenai Peninsula Borough

Sterling by land and water

The Census records 1.83 square miles of water within Sterling, or 2.3% of its total area. It is 32.9 percentage points lower than the 35.2% recorded for Kenai Peninsula Borough. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Sterling CDP has 2.9 times the land area of nearby Funny River CDP (26.8 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Sterling land.

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

01

Separate Sterling’s place name from its government

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

02

Read the Cook Inlet setting

Cook Inlet. Does the parcel lie on a glacial plain or steeper margin, and what access, elevation and drainage records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Funny River

Funny River is 3.9 miles south of the Sterling 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.

Sterling 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 STERLING

USGS National Map

Begin at 60.5391° N, 150.8123° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Sterling ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Borough Of Kenai Peninsula

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 Kenai Peninsula ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Sterling 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

Cook Inlet

Explore the agency mapping behind the Cook Inlet 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 Sterling.

Funny River lies about 3.9 miles south of Sterling by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Sterling in context

NSEWFunny River · 3.9 miles1Ridgeway · 8.2 miles2Soldotna · 9.5 miles3Kenai · 13.5 miles4Kalifornsky · 15.1 miles5Salamatof · 17.5 miles6OUTER RING: 17.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Funny River3.9 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Ridgeway8.2 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Soldotna9.5 mi · city
  4. 4
    Kenai13.5 mi · city
  5. 5
    Kalifornsky15.1 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Salamatof17.5 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 Sterling
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 Sterling?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Kenai Peninsula Borough. Sterling’s 77.7 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Sterling property in Cook Inlet?+

No. Cook Inlet is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Sterling 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 Funny River as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.9 miles south of Sterling’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 Sterling?+

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 Sterling.
Your next chapter.

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