Lopp Lagoon facts for kids

Lopp Lagoon is a special kind of lake in Alaska, a U.S. state. It's called a tidal lake because its water levels change with the ocean's tides. You can find it on Cape Prince of Wales, which is the very western tip of the Seward Peninsula.

Discovering Lopp Lagoon

Lopp Lagoon gets its water from many small creeks. But the most water flows in from the Mint River. It's also connected to the Pacific Ocean! Some salt water from the ocean comes into the lagoon through several channels. These channels link the lagoon to the Bering Strait, which is a narrow sea passage.

How Lopp Lagoon Got Its Name

The lagoon was named in 1900. It honors a man named William Thomas "W.T." Lopp. He was a civilian leader during an important journey called the 1897–8 Overland Expedition. This expedition explored parts of Alaska.

Why Lopp Lagoon Was Important

For many years, Lopp Lagoon has been a very important place for people living nearby. Especially for those in the area of Wales, Alaska. It was a great source of food! People could find lots of salmon (a type of fish) and waterfowl (birds that live near water) there.