Alexander Lake (southcentral Alaska)
| Alexander Lake (Alaska) | |
|---|---|
| Location | Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.[1] |
| Primary outflows | Alexander Creek (Susitna River)[1] |
| Basin countries | United States of America |
| Max. length | 2.5 miles (4.0 km)[1] |
| Surface elevation | 138 feet (42 m)[1] |
| References | [1] |
Alexander Lake is a lake in South Central Alaska, located at head of Alexander Creek (Susitna River), 46 miles (74 km) North of Tyonek, Alaska on Cook Inlet Low.[1]
Hydrology
Alexander Creek (Susitna River) in turn drains into Cook Inlet on the Pacific Ocean.[1]
Natural history
According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Alexander Lake is known by Alaskan Natives for its Tree Squirrel population, calling it "Deldida Bena", (Tree Squirrel Lake).[2]
History
Alexander Lake reported in 1926 by Capps (1935, pl. 1), United States Geological Survey.[1]
Name
Probably derived from Alexander Creek (Susitna River) which drains the lake.[1]
Alexander Lake is also known as Deldida Bena ("Tree Squirrel Lake") by Alaska Natives.[2]
See also
References
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