Kuskokwim Bay

Kuskokwim Bay
Mask from Kuskokwim Bay (wood, fur, straw, feather, leaf)
Location Alaska, United States
Coordinates 59°30′N 162°30′W / 59.500°N 162.500°W / 59.500; -162.500Coordinates: 59°30′N 162°30′W / 59.500°N 162.500°W / 59.500; -162.500
Type Bay
Etymology Kuskokwim River
River sources Kuskokwim River
Max. length 160 kilometres (99 mi)
Max. width 160 kilometres (99 mi)

Kuskokwim Bay is a bay in southwestern Alaska, at about 59°30′N 162°30′W / 59.500°N 162.500°W / 59.500; -162.500. It is about 160 km (99 mi) long, and 160 km (99 mi) wide.

The Kuskokwim River empties into Kuskokwim Bay. The bay got its name from the river. The largest community on the bay is the city of Quinhagak.


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