Lewis Yukon Map

About Lewis, Yukon

Lewis is a settlement in Yukon, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Lewis is located at 60.3392°N, 134.8158°W.

Lewis lies cradled in a valley where the earth seems to sigh, its rolling hills cloaked in a muted green that deepens to an almost bruised purple as the afternoon light begins to wane. It lies 20.2 km north-north-west of Carcross, YT (from Carcross, YT: bearing 343°T), and is situated 3.1 km south of De Wette. Birch trees, their bark like peeling parchment, stand sentinel along the winding, unpaved roads, their leaves a fleeting shimmer against the vast, indifferent sky. The air here carries a peculiar stillness, broken only by the distant murmur of water from unseen creeks and the occasional sharp cry of a hawk circling high above, a lone speck against the immense canvas of the Yukon wilderness. The land itself feels ancient, worn smooth by the relentless sculpting of wind and water, its contours speaking of a slow, patient creation. The history of Lewis is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet endurance of its people and the land they inhabit. Once a vital hub for prospectors dreaming of gold, the echoes of that fevered past still linger in the weathered facades of the few remaining buildings, their timbers groaning with the weight of memory. Today, Lewis sustains itself through a hardy blend of small-scale mining operations and the steady, if modest, output of its surrounding ranches, where cattle graze on pastures kissed by the long, pale light of summer. It is a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons and the enduring strength of community, a quiet testament to the persistent spirit of those who chose to make their lives in this wild, beautiful corner of the world.

About This Lewis Map Page

Explore Lewis, 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: 60.339167, -134.815833. 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 Lewis 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 Lewis 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.