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A comprehensive geographic analysis of park boundaries, volcanic peaks, and coastal features.

Katmai National Park and Preserve Geography: Mapped Boundaries, Elevation, and Natural Terrain

Examine the detailed geographic scope of Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska through recorded boundary dimensions, elevation ranges, and complex natural features. This profile provides a structured analysis of volcanic landscapes, glaciers, and coastal environments defining the park, supported by precise spatial data and landscape classifications.

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Volcanic landscapesBrown bear habitatWilderness protectionAlaska PeninsulaSubarctic ecosystems

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Alaska's volcanic wilderness of ten thousand smokes and North America's largest protected brown bear population

Katmai National Park and Preserve

Katmai National Park and Preserve is a vast protected wilderness area in southwest Alaska, spanning over 4 million acres along the Alaska Peninsula across from Kodiak Island. The park is world-renowned for two remarkable features: the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, a dramatic landscape created by the catastrophic 1912 eruption of Novarupta and Mount Katmai, and its extraordinary population of Alaska Peninsula brown bears, the largest protected concentration in North America with approximately 2,200 individuals. The park encompasses a volcanic mountain chain of the Aleutian Range, deeply indented coastline along Shelikof Strait, and extensive lake systems in its western reaches. Originally established as a national monument in 1918 to protect the volcanic area, Katmai evolved through multiple expansions and was redesignated as a national park and preserve in 1980 under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. Today the park stands as one of Alaska's premier wilderness destinations, where visitors can witness brown bears fishing for salmon at Brooks Falls, explore the remnants of one of the twentieth century's most powerful volcanic eruptions, and experience a landscape shaped by fire, ice, and the seasonal rhythms of salmon.

Location: United States of America
Park type: National park
Established: 1980
Area: 16,564.1 km²
Highest point: 2,318 m

Katmai National Park and Preserve Atlas

Location overview

Coastal, Island, and Marine Protected Areas of the United States

Geographic Location of Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska

Katmai National Park and Preserve is situated in Alaska within the United States of America. Verified records document its geographic status as a coastal, island, and marine sanctuary.

Countries: United States of America
Regions: Alaska
Primary location: Alaska
Geographic setting: Coastal · Island · Marine

Boundary and coordinates

Spatial extent and land area spanning over 16,500 square kilometers

Katmai National Park and Preserve Boundary Map and Spatial Limits

Interactive boundary geometry defines the spatial context and regional footprint of the Katmai wilderness. Accompanying data outlines the land area of 16,564 square kilometers alongside approximate center coordinates and geographic spans.

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Boundary area: 14,912.9 km²
Boundary perimeter: 1,086.5 km
Northernmost point: 59.1362° N
Southernmost point: 57.8733° N
Easternmost point: 153.2504° W
Westernmost point: 156.5285° W
Geographic centre: 58.5625° N, 154.9792° W
North–south span: 140.7 km
East–west span: 191.1 km

Katmai National Park

Elevation and terrain

Mixed relief profiles, peak heights, and recorded natural features

Katmai National Park and Preserve Terrain and Elevation Summary

Recorded park elevation reaches a maximum point of 2318 meters across mixed terrain classifications. Associated feature cards outline specific mountain ranges, glaciers, rivers, and volcanoes located within the protected boundary.

Maximum elevation: 2,318 m
Highest point: 2,318 m

Selected named natural features

Mountain ranges

Barrier Range

Rivers

River Lethe

Glaciers

Princess Glacier

Lakes

Nonvianuk Lake

Glaciers

Noisy Glacier

Capes

Cape Kubugakli

Katmai National Park Natural Features Atlas

Environmental setting

Boreal climate zones, mixed relief, and major water presence across diverse terrains

Katmai National Park and Preserve Environmental Settings and Landscape Classifications

Recorded landscape features, habitat types, and seasonal classifications offer complementary ways to read the physical setting of Katmai National Park and Preserve. Stored environmental categories connect directly to related protected areas and mapped atlas destinations.

Relief: Mixed relief
Climate: Boreal
Water: Major water bodies
Seasonality: Seasonal

Landscape features

Mountains · Valleys · Wetland · Lakes · Rivers · Waterfalls · Coast · Beach · Islands · Glacier · Volcano · Tundra

Habitat types

Alpine meadow · Wetland · Peatland · Riverine habitat · Lacustrine habitat · Coastal habitat · Marine habitat · Tundra habitat · Glacial habitat

Park atlas

Compare vast protected landscapes, volcanic terrain, and coastal wilderness across the Alaska Peninsula.

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After viewing Katmai National Park and Preserve, you can trace other national parks and protected areas across the Alaska Peninsula, mapping their unique volcanic terrain and coastal wilderness. Compare regional protected landscapes to understand broader geographic patterns and interconnected conservation zones within Alaska's subarctic ecosystems.

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Area: 1,500 km²
Climate: Subpolar
Scope: Mixed
Water: Water-dominated

Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Map

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Kenai Fjords National Park: Alaskan National Park & Protected Area Geographic Context

Mapped protected landscape and regional terrain discovery.

Kenai Fjords National Park serves as a key national park entity for understanding Alaska's protected lands. This destination focuses on the park's specific geographic identity and its role as a mapped protected landscape. Users can explore its protected area boundaries and gain insights into the regional geography it occupies, enriching an atlas-based view of natural terrains across Alaska.

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Established: 1980
IUCN: II
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Lake Clark National Park and Preserve Atlas

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Established: 1980
IUCN: Ib
Relief: Lowland

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Explore its mapped boundaries and Alaskan regional geography.

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Denali National Park and Preserve Geography

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Mapped protected lands and regional landscape context.

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Explore mapped boundaries and regional context for this Yukon national park.

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Continue Exploring Katmai National Park and Preserve's Protected Landscape and Alaska Geography

Deepen your understanding of Katmai National Park and Preserve by examining its specific geographic features and protected area status. This dedicated exploration into its mapped landscape contributes to a broader comprehension of Alaska's natural geography and conservation territories. Utilize this data to trace the park's context within the regional atlas and discover its unique position among protected lands.

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