Douglas
A community guide to Douglas in Alaska, the United States.
- Population
- Population data unavailable
- Region
- Alaska
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 58.2756, -134.3930
Economy and services
The economy of Douglas reflects small-scale local commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Alaska. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Alaska and the United States. Businesses based in Douglas draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Getting there
Reaching Douglas typically involves the regional road network of Alaska or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Douglas to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Alaska. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Douglas.
Geography and location
Douglas sits at approximate coordinates 58.2756 latitude and -134.3930 longitude within Alaska. The terrain and natural features around Douglas reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Alaska road network providing the principal routes in and out.