Alexander Lake (southcentral Alaska)
# Alexander Lake (southcentral Alaska)

Alexander Lake is a lake in South Central Alaska, located at head of Alexander Creek (Susitna River), 46 miles (74 km) North of Tyonek, Alaska on Cook Inlet Low.

## Hydrology

Alexander Creek (Susitna River) in turn drains into Cook Inlet on the Pacific Ocean.

## Natural history

According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Alexander Lake is known by Alaskan Natives for its Tree Squirrel population, calling it "Deldida Bena", (Tree Squirrel Lake).

## History

Alexander Lake reported in 1926 by Capps (1935, pl. 1), United States Geological Survey.

### Name

Probably derived from Alexander Creek (Susitna River) which drains the lake.

Alexander Lake is also known as Deldida Bena ("Tree Squirrel Lake") by Alaska Natives.

