False Pass, AK
- Elevation
- 28 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Located on the eastern tip of Unimak Island, False Pass is a small, close-knit coastal village on the narrow strait connecting the Bering Sea to the Gulf of Alaska. With fewer than 400 residents, daily life revolves around commercial fishing and the surrounding waters. A local PK-12 school serves area families, and travel depends entirely on small planes, boats, and the Alaska Marine Highway ferry. It offers a quiet, self-sufficient lifestyle for anyone drawn to authentic maritime living in a rugged frontier setting.
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