Pokiak Northwest Territories Map

About Pokiak, Northwest Territories

Pokiak is a abandoned locality in Northwest Territories, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Pokiak is located at 68.2125°N, 134.9958°W.

Pokiak rests on the edge of a vast, hushed landscape, a place where the land itself seems to breathe. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, a mosaic of low-lying tundra and scattered, shallow lakes that mirror the immense sky overhead. In summer, the ground, when not waterlogged, is carpeted with hardy mosses and resilient wildflowers, their colours muted against the earthy tones of the soil. The air, even in the warmer months, carries a crisp, invigorating chill, a constant reminder of the immensity of the Arctic beyond. The silence is often profound, broken only by the cry of a distant bird or the whisper of the wind across the open expanses. The history of Pokiak is deeply intertwined with the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples who have long navigated these waterways and shores. For generations, this area has been a place of sustenance and seasonal camps, a testament to a profound understanding of the land's cycles. The modern economy of Pokiak, like many northern settlements, leans on resource extraction and the vital services that support life in such a remote setting. Small-scale fishing and hunting continue to be important, providing both food security and a connection to ancestral practices. The rhythm of life in Pokiak is dictated by the seasons; long, bright summers give way to the deep, star-dusted nights of winter, each period shaping the activities and the very spirit of the place.

About This Pokiak Map Page

Explore Pokiak, Northwest Territories, 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: 68.2125, -134.995833. 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 Pokiak includes the postal code (X0E), telephone area code (867). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Pokiak 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.