Vitus Lake

Vitus Lake is a lake in Alaska. It is 23 km (14 mi) long and 9 km (5.5 mi) wide. It is named for Vitus Bering, leader of the 1741 expedition to Alaska. Vitus Lake forms the southern limit of the Bering Lobe, outlets via the Seal River to the Gulf of Alaska. It is also allegedly home to Vittie, a cryptid and local legend. The name Vittie is a derivation of the name Nessie, the cryptid allegedly living in Loch Ness.

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Vitus Lake
Vitus Lake
LocationYakutat City and Borough, Alaska
Coordinates60°07′32″N 143°25′05″W
Primary outflowsSeal River
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length23 km (14 mi)
Max. width9 km (5.6 mi)
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