Holitna River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holitna River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Holitna River in Alaska
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| Native name | Xaletno, Rruulitnaq |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Dillingham, Bethel |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | confluence of Kogrukluk River and Shotgun Creek east flank of the Kuskokwim Mountains, Dillingham Census Area 376 ft (115 m) 60°50′59″N 157°50′56″W / 60.84972°N 157.84889°W |
| River mouth | Kuskokwim River 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of Sleetmute, Bethel Census Area 190 ft (58 m) 61°40′52″N 157°10′07″W / 61.68111°N 157.16861°W |
| Length | 110 mi (180 km) |
The Holitna River (Deg Xinag: Xaletno, Yup'ik: Rruulitnaq) is a 110-mile (180 km) tributary of the Kuskokwim River in the U.S. state of Alaska. Formed by the confluence of Shotgun Creek and the Kogrukluk River east of the Kuskokwim Mountains, the river flows generally northeast to meet the larger river near Sleetmute.
The Holitna River has many tributaries.
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