This beautifully detailed map of Hyder, Alaska was created in 2026 using aerial imagery combined with modern topographical, census, street and landmark data. It’s a one-of-a-kind view of Hyder that combines accurate data with a vintage aesthetic. The map shows every building in its true location, many of the roads carry their names, and the shaded topographic relief shows the shape of the land.
Explore an aerial view of Hyder, Alaska
If you look closely you can even find your house accurately drawn in its correct location. Zoom in on the preview to look for yours.
Did You Know?
Hyder began as Portland City. When local prospectors asked for a post office in 1914, they were turned down because too many American towns were already named Portland, so they named the town for Frederick Hyder, a respected Canadian mining engineer who predicted a prosperous future for mining here. During Prohibition, a little Hyder, B.C. sprang up just across the border as a legal speakeasy. That's from the State of Alaska community database.
Take a closer look at the Hyder map
See it on a wall
The Hyder map as a framed print. Swipe for more.
This beautifully detailed map of Hyder makes an attractive addition to your office, library, or den, and it can even be used to teach children the geography and history of the area. It also makes a great gift for anyone who grew up in Hyder or moved away. When you’re done exploring, click here to get your copy of the Hyder map.
