Information About

Paxson Lake

Paxson Lake

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Valdez-Cordova (CA)
Nearest City:
Length:
  • 10 mi (16.09 km)
Elevation:
  • 2559 ft (779.98 m)
About

On the upper course of the Gulkana River, 3 mi upstream from the mouth of Middle Fork Gulkanan river and 4 mi downstream from the settlement of Paxson. 3890 acres in size. Maximum depth is 80 feet. Shoreline length is 23 miles.

History of Paxson Lake

Named for the operator of a roadhouse at the north end of the lake about 1906; reported by the U.S. Army Signal Corps.