Kenai Lake
Kenai Lake | |
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Kenai Lake | |
Location | Kenai Peninsula, Alaska |
Coordinates | 60°23′32″N 149°34′24″W / 60.39222°N 149.57333°WCoordinates: 60°23′32″N 149°34′24″W / 60.39222°N 149.57333°W |
Type | Natural Freshwater |
Primary inflows | Snow River, Trail River |
Primary outflows | Kenai River |
Basin countries | United States |
Max. length | 22 mi (35 km) |
Surface area | 13,813 acres (5,590 ha) |
Average depth | 299 ft (91 m) |
Max. depth | 540 ft (160 m) |
Surface elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
Settlements | Cooper Landing, Primrose |
Kenai Lake 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. Due to its size and shape it is accessible from both the Sterling Highway and the Seward Highway.
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- Panoramic view of the lake from Cooper Landing
Categories:
- Lakes of Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
- Lakes of Alaska
- Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area
- Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska geography stubs