Tustumena Lake
| Tustumena Lake | ||
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| Geographical location | Kenai Peninsula in Alaska (USA) | |
| Tributaries | Tustumena glacier | |
| Drain | Kasilof River → Cook Inlet | |
| Location close to the shore | Kasilof , Soldotna | |
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| Coordinates | 60 ° 15 ′ N , 151 ° 8 ′ W | |
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| Altitude above sea level | 34 m | |
| surface | 296 km² | |
| length | 36 km | |
| width | 10 km | |
The Tustumena Lake is located on the western side of the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska , near the village of Kasilof .
The lake is about 40 km long and 10 km wide. It is mainly fed by the meltwater from the Tustumena Glacier . The Tustumena Lake in turn forms the origin of the Kasilof River . The area around the lake is considered to be an excellent hunting ground and is the venue for the Tustumena sled dog race . The lake is also known for its glacier winds.
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Individual evidence
- ^ The Milepost , 61st edition, ISBN 978-1-892154-26-2 , page 615
