South of the Denali National Park and off the north end of Denali Highway. Located George Parks Highway at Mile 203.6.

Named after a military explorer, Lieutantant J. C. Cantwell, a commander of the revenue steamer Corwin on the Yukon River.

Fast Facts

Population of Cantwell is 219 (2015 Census)

Founded in mid 1920s

Area is about 117 square miles.