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 55.9796° N, 130.9996° 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 608 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 (418 km²), Rivers, Ecosystems & Map | Symphony of Horizon

Ketchikan Gateway Borough Basin Map

Basin Info

Drainage Area:418 km²

Avg Slope:251.00°

Precipitation:2059 mm/yr

Soil Org Carbon:118 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 55.9796° N, 130.9996° W. Covering a total surface area of 418 km² with an average annual precipitation of 2,059 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	418 km²
Avg Slope	251.00°
Precipitation	2059 mm/yr
Soil Org Carbon	118 g/kg

Registry Info

Avg Elevation	608 m
Area	418 km²

Basin Overview

Avg Elevation608 m

Total Area418 km²

Avg Slope251.00°

LocationKetchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, United States

Coordinates55.9796° N, 130.9996° W

Hydrological Metrics

Annual Runoff2312 mm

Yearly Precip2059 mm

Soil Analysis

Clay Content13%

Silt Content39%

Sand Content49%

Organic Carbon118 g/kg

Water Content99%

Erosion Rate5539 t/ha/yr

Environmental Profile

Canopy Height35.4 m

Above-Ground Biomass429.7 t/ha

Leaf Area Index (LAI)4.59 m²/m²

Actual Evapotransp.530 mm

Potential Evapotransp.543 mm

Avg Snow Cover54%

Ecosystem & Biodiversity ProfileTemperate Conifer Biome

Native species grouped by taxonomic classification within this basin catchment area

Mammals

Northern MyotisLocal Sighting

Myotis septentrionalis

Near ThreatenedVerified

Green Monkey

Chlorocebus sabaeus

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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