Alexander Creek (Susitna River tributary) explained

Alexander Creek
Map:	Acsa2 map.jpg
Subdivision Type1:	Country
Length:	35miles
Source1 Elevation:	138feet^[2]
Mouth Elevation:	26feet
Discharge1 Avg:	0cuft/s
Basin Size:	0sqmi

Alexander Creek, also known as Taguntna Creek,^[1] is a 35miles 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.

Watershed

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

History

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

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.^[3]

Lists

Tributaries

From mouth going upstream to the source:

• • Lower Sucker Creek, elevation: 112feet^[5]
  • Sucker Lake, elevation: 203feet^[6]

• • Upper Sucker Creek, elevation: 203feet^[7]
    • • Lake ^[7]
  • Alexander Lake^[1]

See also

• List of rivers of Alaska

References

General references

• Web site: Alexander Creek area management plan. Alaska Department of Natural Resources.

Notes and References

1. 1398098. Alexander Creek. 2009-05-04.
2. 1398100. Alexander Lake. 2009-05-04.
3. Web site: Rivers and Trails - Alaska. Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program, National Park Service, United States Department of the Interior.
4. Web site: 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. 1405774. Lower Sucker Creek. 2009-05-04.
6. 1410296. Sucker Lake. 2009-05-04.
7. 1411577. Upper Sucker Creek. 2009-05-04.