Where is Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin located?

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin is located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, United States. Geographically, it lies approximately at coordinates 55.2172° N, 130.4302° W. You can inspect its spatial position and geographic boundaries on the interactive map above.

What are the primary physical measurements of Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin?

As a Basin, Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin features an elevation/height of 475 m. Additional physical metrics and detailed bathymetry can be explored under the "Detailed Info" tab.

What is the geological origin of Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin?

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin was formed through regional geomorphological processes, shaped by long-term weathering, lithological structures, and tectonic movement.

Can you visit and explore Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin?

Yes, Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin can be explored. You can find nearby routes, natural discovery points, and regional markers under the "Nearby Discovery" tab. Visitors should check local environmental regulations and travel advisories before planning a visit.

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin Catchment Area (3218 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:3,217.8 km²

Avg Slope:210.00°

Precipitation:2104 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:155 g/kg

Exploration Summary: Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin is a major hydrological drainage basin located in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, United States at coordinates 55.2172° N, 130.4302° W. Covering a total surface area of 3,217.8 km² with an average annual precipitation of 2,104 mm/yr, this catchment basin governs regional runoff, drainage density, and watershed retention.

Data sources: HydroATLAS, GEBCO, OpenStreetMap, and global geospatial datasets. Measurements may vary depending on dataset resolution and survey methodology.

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Quick Facts

Drainage Area	3,217.8 km²
Avg Slope	210.00°
Precipitation	2104 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	155 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	475 m
Area	3,217.8 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation475 m

Total Area3,217.8 km²

Avg Slope210.00°

LocationKetchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, United States

Coordinates55.2172° N, 130.4302° W

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff2009 mm

Yearly Precip2104 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content8%

Silt Content35%

Sand Content56%

Organic Carbon155 g/kg

Water Content99%

Erosion Rate4355 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Canopy Height36.4 m

Above-Ground Biomass428.7 t/ha

Leaf Area Index (LAI)4.66 m²/m²

Actual Evapotransp.517 mm

Potential Evapotransp.533 mm

Avg Snow Cover51%

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileTemperate Conifer Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Eastern Small-footed MyotisLocal Sighting

Myotis leibii

EndangeredVerified

Pug-nosed Mastiff BatLocal Sighting

Molossus milleri

UnknownVerified

Water VoleLocal Sighting

Microtus richardsoni

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin

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Exploration Summary: Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin

Frequently Asked Questions About Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin

Where is Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin located?

Where is Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin located?

What are the primary physical measurements of Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin?

What are the primary physical measurements of Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin?

What is the geological origin of Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin?

What is the geological origin of Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin?

Can you visit and explore Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin?

Can you visit and explore Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin?

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