| Alexander Creek | |
|---|---|
 Alexander Creek (Susitna River)in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska | |
 Map showing where Alexander Creek meets the big Susitna River | |
| Native name | Taguntna |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | 61°43′53″N 150°52′17″W / 61.73139°N 150.87139°W / 61.73139; -150.87139 (AlexanderCreek(SusitnaRiver)source) Alexander Lake (southcentral Alaska), Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska |
| • elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| 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 |
| • elevation | 26 ft (7.9 m) |
| Length | 35 mi (56 km) |
| Basin size | 0 sq mi (0 km) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 0 cu ft/s (0 m/s) |
Alexander Creek, also known as Taguntna Creek, is a 35 miles (56 km) long stream from Alexander Lake which merges with the big Susitna River near the village of Alexander Creek, Alaska also known as Alexander, Alaska, an Alaska Native and Alaska Bush community, in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
Watershed
Alexander Creek is considered a (Wild; and Scenic, Recreation, Fish, Wildlife, and Cultural) river by the National Park Service
History
Alexander Creek was reported in 1898 by Eldridge (1900, p. 10), United States Geological Survey. Alexander Creek was also known as Taguntna Creek, and Tuqentnu ("Clearwater Creek")
Economy
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.
Lists
Tributaries
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From mouth going upstream to the source:
- Lower Sucker Creek 61°36′18″N 150°39′35″W / 61.60500°N 150.65972°W / 61.60500; -150.65972 (Lower Sucker Creek), elevation: 112 feet (34 m)
- Sucker Lake 61°39′20″N 150°54′14″W / 61.65556°N 150.90389°W / 61.65556; -150.90389 (Sucker Lake (Alaska)), elevation: 203 feet (62 m)
- Upper Sucker Creek 61°39′15″N 150°54′26″W / 61.65417°N 150.90722°W / 61.65417; -150.90722 (Upper Sucker Creek), elevation: 203 feet (62 m)
See also
References
- ^ "Alexander Creek". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- "Alexander Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- ^ "Rivers and Trails - Alaska". Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program, National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.
- "Original Alaska Names by the Original People By James Kari and James Fall". Alaska Fish and Wildlife News, Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
- "Lower Sucker Creek". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- "Sucker Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
- ^ "Upper Sucker Creek". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-05-04.