Lake Louise
Census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Lake Louise is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, with 15 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,448 ft (746 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mendeltna, 12.8 miles SW.
- 15residents (2020 Census)
- 2,448 ftelevation · 746 m
- 55.5 sq miland area · 143.7 km²
- 0 / sq mipopulation density
About Lake Louise
Lake Louise (Sasnuu’ Bene’ in Ahtna) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. Although it is an isolated settlement and is close to Glennallen, it is considered part of the Anchorage Metropolitan Area, like all other locations in the Mat-Su Borough. At the 2020 census the population was 15, down from 46 in 2010 and 88 in 2000.
The first recorded name of Lake Louise was Shosubenich, which means "great flat water with many islands". When Lieutenant Joseph Castner first arrived at the lake on August 6th 1898, he named it "Lake Adah" after a pretty girl he knew. However, when Captain Edwin Glenn arrived sometime later, he convinced Castner to change the name to "Lake Louise" in honor of his wife. The U.S. Army established a recreation facility at the lake towards the end of World War II and built the first road into the area. Lake Louise Road runs about 20 miles (32 km) from the Glenn Highway to the lake. There are still several dilapidated cabins at the "Army Point" campground, including one that was used for four days by General Dwight D. Eisenhower before he was president. The lake is home to the Lake Louise State Recreation Area.
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Lake Louise had 15 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15 |
|---|---|
| Density | 0 per sq mi (0 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake Louise at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 15 (2020) |
| Land area | 55.47 sq mi (143.7 km²) |
| Water area | 42.25 sq mi (109.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,448 ft (746 m) |
| Coordinates | 62.3016° N, 146.5402° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0242805 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake Louise
- Mendeltna12.8 mi SW
- Tolsona21.6 mi SE
- Nelchina22.2 mi SW
- Glennallen25.0 mi SE
- Eureka Roadhouse33.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Louise
What county is Lake Louise in?
Lake Louise is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Lake Louise, AK?
15 people lived in Lake Louise at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Lake Louise?
2,448 feet (746 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake Louise?
Mendeltna (12.8 mi), Tolsona (21.6 mi), Nelchina (22.2 mi), Glennallen (25.0 mi), Eureka Roadhouse (33.1 mi).
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