Alexander Lake (southcentral Alaska) explained

Alexander Lake (southcentral Alaska) should not be confused with Lake Alexander (Alaska).

Alexander Lake
Coords:61.7492°N -150.9031°W
Basin Countries:United States
Length:2.5miles
Elevation:138feet
Pushpin Map:Alaska#North America
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Alexander Lake in Alaska, USA.

Alexander Lake is a lake in South Central Alaska, located at head of Alexander Creek (Susitna River), 46miles North of Tyonek, Alaska on Cook Inlet Low.

Hydrology

Alexander Creek (Susitna River) in turn drains into Cook Inlet on the Pacific Ocean.

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).[1]

History

Alexander Lake reported in 1926 by Capps (1935, pl. 1), United States Geological Survey.

Name

Probably derived from Alexander Creek (Susitna River) which drains the lake.

Alexander Lake is also known as Deldida Bena ("Tree Squirrel Lake") by Alaska Natives.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Original Alaska Names by the Original People By James Kari and James Fall . .