Kuskokwim Bay

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

Kuskokwim Bay
Mask from Kuskokwim Bay (wood, fur, straw, feather, leaf)
LocationAlaska, United States
Coordinates59°30′N 162°30′W
TypeBay
EtymologyKuskokwim River
River sourcesKuskokwim River
Max. length160 kilometres (99 mi)
Max. width160 kilometres (99 mi)

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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