History of Alsek River

native name reported by Captain Tebenkov (1852, map 7), Imperial Russian Navy (IRN), as "R(eka) Alsekh," or "Alsekh River.: Behring" by La Perouse in 1786, "Jones River" by the New York Times Expedition in 1886, and "Harrison River" by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) in 1890. The name "Alsek River" was originally adopted by the United States and Canada in 1891.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Alsek River

Dry Bay,

Canyon Glacier, Fassett Glacier, Martin Glacier, Rodman Glacier,

Bear Island,

Akwe Lake, Square Lake, Tanis Lake, Ustay Lake,

Cabin Slough,

First Rapids,

Alsek River, East Alsek River, Taaltsug River, Tanis River, Tlegan River, Ustay River, Vankahini River,

Cannery Creek, Clear Creek, Emile Creek, Gines Creek, Muddy Creek, Shack Creek, Split Creek, Williams Creek,