Information About

Cheshnina River

Cheshnina River

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Valdez-Cordova (CA)
Nearest City:
Tributary to:
Length:
  • 24 mi (38.62 km)
Elevation:
  • 725 ft (220.98 m)
About

heads at Cheshnina Glacier, flows SW to Copper River, 3.3 mi. NW of Lower Tonsina and 65 mi. NE of Valdez, Copper River Basin. 24 miles long.

History of Cheshnina River

Indian name obtained in 1898 by Captain W. R. Abercrombie, USA, who spelled it "Cheshnena" and "Cheshni River."