Skagway

Skagway is a town with a population of less than a thousand in . It is the northern terminus of the Alaska Marine Highway System. It sprang up during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896-1899, and now subsists almost entirely on tourism.
  • …has 1,240 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of 75 feet (23 metres)
  • …is also known as “Skagway Municipality”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Skagway Airport and Skagway Seaplane Base.
is a state-owned public-use seaplane base located in .

Skagway

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Latitude
59.4685° or 59° 28′ 7″ north
Longitude
-135.306° or 135° 18′ 22″ west
Open location code
94F6FM9V+CJ
Geo­Names ID

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Icy Lake and Gold Rush Cemetery.

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