Salmon River (Alaska)
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There are several Salmon Rivers in Alaska
- Salmon River (Portland Canal) arises from Salmon Glacier in British Columbia and flows through Hyder, Alaska.
- Salmon River (Kobuk River) arises in the Baird Mountains of the Brooks Range and flows 60 miles south to join the Kobuk River.
- The Sheenjek River was formerly named the Salmon River.
Other Salmon Rivers in Alaska include one on Chichagof Island (name may not be in current use), one arising in Glacier Bay National Monument, one emptying into Kuskokwim Bay, and one a tributary of the Aniak River. The name is also listed as a synonym for several other rivers.
See also
- King Salmon River four rivers in Alaska
- Salmon Creek Dam power dam on Salmon Creek near Juneau
References
- Orth, Donald (1967) Dictionary of Alaska Place Names Geological Survey professional paper, Volume 567. USGS. Government Printing Office, Washington.
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