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Geography

Location and regional associations
Community Whittier
Borough None (in the Unorganized Borough)
Census Area Chugach Census Area
Regional Corporation Chugach Alaska Native Regional Corporation
Electric Grid Railbelt Grid
Latitude, Longitude 60.77228823, -148.68597259
School District(s)
  • Chugach School District (REAA)

Transportation

Transit infrastructure and community mobility
Transportation Methods
Airport
Harbor Dock
State Ferry
Cargo Barge
Road Connection
Coastal

Whittier has an ice-free port and two city docks (70' cargo dock and 60' floating passenger dock). A small boat harbor has slips for 360 fishing, recreation, and charter vessels. It is served by road, rail, the state ferry, boat, and aircraft. Since 2000, a tunnel has provided a road connection. The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel was reconstructed to accommodate both rail and road vehicles. The railway carries passengers, vehicles, and cargo 12 miles from the Portage Station east of Girdwood. The state-owned gravel airstrip accommodates charter aircraft, and a city-owned seaplane dock is available for passenger transfer.

Last Updated: 2023-08-24

Legislative Districts

State representation and map boundaries
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House Districts
District Name As of Date
9 South Anchorage/Turnagain Arm/Whittier 2022-05-24
Senate Districts
Senate District As of Date
E 2022-05-24