Map of Alaska that shows roads and communities that are susceptible to permafrost. A summary table states that 456 miles of road and 87 communities, with have a combined population of 40,811, have a permafrost extent of 90-100%. These roads and communities are generally located in the northern and western portion of the state, with a small pocket in the south-eastern portion of the mainland. There are 1,211 miles and 79 communities, with 47,140 people, that have discontinuous permafrost ...