99661
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Zip Code 99661 – Sand Point, Alaska
Welcome to Sand Point, AK (99661)
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Situated on the picturesque northwestern coast of Popof Island in the Shumagin Islands, Sand Point is the borough seat of the Aleutians East Borough. Founded in 1898 by a San Francisco fishing company as a trading post and cod fishing station, the community remains one of the largest commercial fishing fleets in the Aleutian chain today. Below you will find interactive maps, demographic stats, and a carefully curated chronological photo timeline of Sand Point's fascinating history.
| Zip Code | 99661 |
|---|---|
| City | Sand Point |
| County / Borough | Aleutians East Borough |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| Island | Popof Island (Shumagin Islands) |
| Time Zone | Alaska Time (AKST) |
Sand Point, AK (99661) Map
Explore the geography of Sand Point on Popof Island. Use the interactive map below to view the local harbor and surrounding Aleutian region.
Historical Visual Timeline of Sand Point
A photographic journey through the history of Sand Point, Popof Island, and the Shumagin Islands. Images are sourced from the historical archives of Wikimedia Commons.
| Year / Era | Historical Image | Description & Milestones |
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| 1893 |
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Pelagic Sealing Fleet at Sand Point Even before its official founding as a cod trading post in 1898, the harbor at Sand Point served as an essential sheltering and resupply stop for pelagic sealing ships and sailing vessels navigating the treacherous waters of the Shumagin Islands. |
| 1899 |
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Harriman Alaska Expedition Captured by renowned photographer Edward S. Curtis during the historic 1899 Harriman Alaska Expedition. This image documents the coastal vegetation along the northwest coast of Popof Island shortly after the trading post was officially established. |
| Early 1900s |
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The Early Fishing Village An early undated photograph by John Nathan Cobb showing the nascent fishing village of Sand Point. The settlement was initially dominated by Aleut locals and Scandinavian fishermen who built the foundation of the town's enduring seafood industry. |
| 1912 |
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Pavlof Volcano View A stunning 1912 view across the water toward Pavlof Volcano, taken by photographer John E. Thwaites near Sand Point. The imposing geological features of the Alaska Peninsula dominate the backdrop of the Shumagin Islands. |
| ~1912 |
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Brown Bear Pelts Collection Another early 20th-century capture by John E. Thwaites showing a hunter's collection of brown bear pelts near the settlement. Alongside fishing, fur trapping and hunting were significant components of the early Aleutian economy. |
| 1997 |
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Late 20th Century Landscape A view of the area captured by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) in October 1997. By this time, Sand Point had long been established as the central hub of the Aleutians East Borough. |
| 2008 |
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Popof Island Tundra A scenic view of the rugged, treeless tundra and mountains of Popof Island taken in August 2008. The harsh yet beautiful environment requires immense resilience from the local residents. |
| 2020 |
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Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake On October 19, 2020, a massive magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the coast. This USGS shakemap illustrates the intense seismic activity typical of the Aleutian Trench, a highly active subduction zone where the Pacific plate dives under the North American plate. |
| 2021 |
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Modern Sand Point Harbor A recent photograph (July 2021) capturing the modern maritime infrastructure of Sand Point. Today, it remains a vital lifeline for commercial fishing, seafood processing, and community transport in the Aleutians East Borough. |
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