Alexander Creek (Susitna River)
| Alexander Creek | |
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Alexander Creek (Susitna River)
in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska |
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Map showing where Alexander Creek meets the big Susitna River
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| Native name | Taguntna Creek |
| Country | United States of America |
| Basin features | |
| Main source |
61°43′53″N 150°52′17″W / 61.73139°N 150.87139°W Alexander Lake (southcentral Alaska), Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska 138 ft (42 m) |
| River mouth |
61°24′46″N 150°35′51″W / 61.41278°N 150.59750°WCoordinates: 61°24′46″N 150°35′51″W / 61.41278°N 150.59750°W Cook Inlet of Pacific Ocean 26 ft (7.9 m) |
| Basin size | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 35 mi (56 km) |
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Alexander Creek, also known as Taguntna Creek, is a 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.
Alexander Creek is considered a (Wild; and Scenic, Recreation, Fish, Wildlife, and Cultural) river by the National Park Service
Alexander Creek is 35 miles (56 km) long, heads in Alexander Lake, flows South-East to its confluence with Susitna River at Alexander Creek, Alaska 27 miles (43 km) North-West of Anchorage, Alaska Cook Inlet Low.
Alexander Creek reported in 1898 by Eldridge (1900, p. 10), United States Geological Survey.
Alexander Creek was also known as Taguntna Creek, and Tuqentnu ("Clearwater Creek")
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.
From mouth going upstream to the source:
From mouth going upstream to the source:
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