Alexander Creek (Susitna River tributary)

Alexander Creek, also known as Taguntna Creek,[1] is a 35 miles (56 km) long stream from Alexander Lake[1] which merges with the big Susitna River[1] near the village of Alexander Creek, Alaska also known as Alexander, Alaska,[1] an Alaska Native and Alaska Bush community, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.

Alexander Creek
Alexander Creek (Susitna River)
in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Map showing where Alexander Creek meets the big Susitna River
Native nameTaguntna
Location
CountryUnited States
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • location61°43′53″N 150°52′17″W / 61.73139°N 150.87139°W / 61.73139; -150.87139 (AlexanderCreek(SusitnaRiver)source)[1]
Alexander Lake (southcentral Alaska), Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
 • elevation138 ft (42 m)[2]
Mouth 
 • location
61°24′46″N 150°35′51″W / 61.41278°N 150.59750°W / 61.41278; -150.59750 (AlexanderCreek(SusitnaRiver)mouth)
Cook Inlet of Pacific Ocean[1]
 • elevation
26 ft (7.9 m)[1]
Length35 mi (56 km)[1]
Basin size0 sq mi (0 km2)
Discharge 
 • average0 cu ft/s (0 m3/s)

Watershed

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Alexander Creek is considered a (Wild; and Scenic, Recreation, Fish, Wildlife, and Cultural) river by the National Park Service[3][A]

History

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Alexander Creek was reported in 1898 by Eldridge (1900, p. 10), United States Geological Survey.[1] Alexander Creek was also known as Taguntna Creek,[1] and Tuqentnu ("Clearwater Creek")[4]

Economy

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Popular river for anglers, particularly for king salmon and coho salmon. The upper reaches are scenic, with views of the Alaska Range. Class I water encourages high use by beginning floaters. The lower reaches contain native archaeological sites, historic roadhouses, and the Iditarod Trail.[3]

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Tributaries

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From mouth going upstream to the source:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Alexander Creek". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  2. ^ "Alexander Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  3. ^ a b "Rivers and Trails - Alaska". Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program, National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.
  4. ^ "Original Alaska Names by the Original People By James Kari and James Fall". Alaska Fish and Wildlife News, Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
  5. ^ "Lower Sucker Creek". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  6. ^ "Sucker Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  7. ^ a b "Upper Sucker Creek". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.

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