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Cosna River
Cosna River (Alaska) is located in Alaska
Cosna River (Alaska)
Location of the mouth of the Cosna River in Alaska
Native name K'osno'
Country United States
State Alaska
District Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area
Physical characteristics
Main source Bitzshtini Mountains
1,985 ft (605 m)
64°24′34″N 152°00′31″W / 64.40944°N 152.00861°W / 64.40944; -152.00861
River mouth Tanana River
32 miles (51 km) northeast of Bitzshtini Mountains
249 ft (76 m)
64°51′16″N 151°21′55″W / 64.85444°N 151.36528°W / 64.85444; -151.36528
Length 44 mi (71 km)

The Cosna River is a river in Alaska, one of the U.S. states. It is about 44 miles (71 km) long. The river flows into the Tanana River, which is a much larger river in central Alaska.

About the Cosna River

The Cosna River starts in the Bitzshtini Mountains. From there, it flows north. It joins the Tanana River to the west of a place called Manley Hot Springs.

Where is the Cosna River located?

This river is found in the central part of Alaska. Alaska is the largest state in the United States. The Cosna River is part of the Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area. This area is known for its vast wilderness.

What does the name "Cosna" mean?

The name Cosna has an interesting history. In 1899, a man named Lieutenant J. S. Herron thought the name came from the Tanana people. These are Native Alaskan groups who live in the area.

However, about 100 years later, a language expert named William Bright had a different idea. He suggested the name came from the Koyukon words kk'os and no. Kk'os means a type of rock called schist. No' means river. So, the name might mean "schist rock river."

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