Swift River (Alaska) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Swift River |
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 Location of the mouth of the Swift River in Alaska
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| Native name | Xelinhdi |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Bethel |
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| Main source | glaciers in the Revelation Mountains Alaska Range 5,476 ft (1,669 m) 61°42′50″N 154°03′32″W / 61.71389°N 154.05889°W |
| River mouth | Kuskokwim River 13 miles (21 km) northeast of Sleetmute 226 ft (69 m) 61°53′20″N 156°18′30″W / 61.88889°N 156.30833°W |
| Length | 100 mi (160 km) |
The Swift River is a cool river located in the state of Alaska in the United States. It's a "tributary," which means it's a smaller river that flows into a bigger one. The Swift River is about 100 miles (160 km) long. It eventually joins the much larger Kuskokwim River.
Swift River: Where It Flows
The Swift River starts from melting ice! It's formed by "meltwater" (water from melting ice) that comes from several glaciers. These glaciers are found in the Revelation Mountains, which are part of the big Alaska Range.
The river flows generally towards the west and then the northwest. It travels quite a distance before it meets the Kuskokwim River.
Where Does the Swift River End?
The Swift River flows into the Kuskokwim River. This meeting point is about 13 miles (21 km) northeast of a place called Stony River. Sometimes, people might get it mixed up with Sleetmute, but it's actually closer to Stony River.
