Tahltan British Columbia Map

About Tahltan, British Columbia

Tahltan is a locality in Cassiar Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a city. Tahltan is located at 58.0167°N, 131.0000°W.

The vast, untamed expanse of Tahltan lies cradled within a dramatic landscape where ancient mountains meet the sky, their rugged peaks often dusted with the lingering snows of winter even as spring breathes life into the valleys below. It lies 73.6 km south-west of Dease Lake, BC (from Dease Lake, BC: bearing 231°T), and is situated 7.1 km west-south-west of Days Ranch. This land, carved by the restless flow of rivers like the Stikine and its tributaries, has long been the ancestral home of the Tahltan Nation, whose deep connection to this territory predates recorded history. For generations, the economy of Tahltan has been intrinsically tied to the earth, with resource extraction, particularly mining, shaping its development and the livelihoods of its people, a legacy that is etched into the very topography of the region. The air here often carries the clean, sharp scent of pine and damp earth, a testament to the enduring power of the natural world that defines the spirit of Tahltan. The cultural heartbeat of Tahltan resonates with the enduring traditions of its Indigenous heritage, a rich tapestry woven through the stories and practices of the Tahltan people. While Tahltan itself may not boast grand universities or professional sports franchises, its spirit is amplified by the resilience and ingenuity of its residents, whose daily lives are marked by a profound respect for the land. The striking natural beauty of the region, with its sweeping vistas and abundant wildlife, serves as a constant, albeit unofficial, landmark, drawing those who seek solace and adventure in its wild embrace. Though major events are often community-focused gatherings that celebrate shared heritage and connection, the quiet strength and deep-rooted pride of the people of Tahltan are perhaps its most enduring and significant characteristics, a quiet testament to lives lived in harmony with a magnificent, challenging land.

About This Tahltan Map Page

Explore Tahltan, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 58.016667, -131.0. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Tahltan includes the postal code (V0W), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Tahltan is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.