The Igushik River (Yup'ik: Iiyuussiiq) is a stream, 50 miles (80 km) long, in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Alaska.[1] The river flows south from Amanka Lake into the Nushagak Bay arm of Bristol Bay.[3] Except for a small segment in the village of Manokotak, the entire river is part of the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge.[3][4]
Igushik River | |
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![]() Alaska Packer's Association saltery on the Igushik River, 1917 | |
![]() ![]() Location of the mouth of the Igushik River in Alaska | |
Native name | Iiyuussiiq (Central Yupik) |
Location | |
Country | United States |
State | Alaska |
Census Area | Dillingham |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Amanka Lake |
• location | Togiak National Wildlife Refuge |
• coordinates | 59°02′52″N 159°16′11″W[1] |
• elevation | 133 ft (41 m)[2] |
Mouth | Nushagak Bay |
• location | 26 miles (42 km) southwest of Dillingham |
• coordinates | 58°41′31″N 158°49′12″W[1] |
• elevation | 0 ft (0 m)[1] |
Length | 50 mi (80 km)[1] |
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