Photographer has more photos here: http://reedyoung.com/project/whittier-alaska/r-young-whittie...
Also the full version of the article in OP's link
Also the full version of the article in OP's link
This one gives a great aerial view of the town: http://www.wildnatureimages.com/Aerial_Photos_Whittier.htm
It is one huge parking lot.