Kenai Lake

Lake in the state of Alaska, United States
60°23′32″N 149°34′24″W / 60.39222°N 149.57333°W / 60.39222; -149.57333TypeNatural FreshwaterPrimary inflowsSnow River, Trail RiverPrimary outflowsKenai RiverBasin countriesUnited StatesMax. length22 mi (35 km)Surface area13,813 acres (5,590 ha)Average depth299 ft (91 m)Max. depth540 ft (160 m)Surface elevation433 ft (132 m)SettlementsCooper Landing, Primrose

Kenai Lake (Dena'ina: Sqilan Bena) is a large, "zig-zag" shaped lake[1] on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. The lake forms the headwaters of the Kenai River,[2] and is itself a destination for fishing and other outdoor activity. The Dena'ina call the lake Sqilan Bena, meaning "ridge lake place".[3] Due to its size and shape it is accessible from both the Sterling Highway and the Seward Highway.

South end of Kenai Lake near Primrose

See also

References

  1. ^ pdf map showing L shape
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kenai Lake
  3. ^ "Sqilan Bena, Kenai Lake".

External links

  • Panoramic view Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine of the lake from Cooper Landing
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