Jakes Corner Yukon Map

About Jakes Corner, Yukon

Jakes Corner is a locality in Yukon, Canada. It is classified as a town. Jakes Corner is located at 60.3406°N, 133.9878°W.

Jakes Corner sits at a confluence where the land begins to breathe more deeply. It lies 44.1 km east-north-east of Carcross, YT (from Carcross, YT: bearing 64°T), and is situated 15.9 km east of Tagish. Here, the rolling hills, softened by the passage of countless seasons, give way to a broader, more open sky that seems to stretch for an eternity. The air, sharp and pure, carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a singular quality, a pale gold that clings to the rounded contours of the landscape, imbuing even the humblest stand of spruce with a quiet, transient majesty. This is a place where the horizon feels both vast and intimately near, a gentle embrace of earth and sky. The history of Jakes Corner is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of those who have navigated its challenging terrain. For generations, this crossroads has been a vital artery, a place of rest and resupply for those traversing the rugged Yukon. Its economy, a hardy blend of resourcefulness, has historically relied on the bounty of the surrounding wilderness – trapping, guiding, and the quiet cultivation of the land where it allows. Today, that spirit of self-reliance still hums beneath the surface, a subtle undercurrent in the lives of its residents, a quiet pride in their connection to this elemental corner of the world.

About This Jakes Corner Map Page

Explore Jakes Corner, Yukon, 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: 60.340556, -133.987778. 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 Jakes Corner includes the postal code (Y1A), telephone area code (867). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Jakes Corner 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.