Information About

Barge Slough

Quick Facts

Region:

Bethel (CA)

Nearest City:

Chuathbaluk

Elevation:

194 ft (59.13 m)

About

cut-off meander of Holitna River, flows NE, 6.7 mi. SE of Sleetmute, Kilbuck-Kuskokwim Mts. 2.5 miles long.

History of Barge Slough

Local name given because the slough serves as a protection for barges against ice before the freeze and after the break-up; reported in 1945 by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Found on the following Topo Maps

Sleetmute (1950), Sleetmute (1950), Sleetmute C-3 (1954), Sleetmute C-3 (1954), Sleetmute (1954), Sleetmute (1954),

Places Near Barge Slough

Cities:

Ukhvigchagvag,

Mountains:

Beaverhouse Hill, Red Mountain,

Mountain Passes:

Barge Slough, Johny Slough,

Rivers:

Hoholitna River, Holitna River,

Streams:

Basket Creek, Elutuli Creek, Inowak Creek, Johnny Slough, Keefer Creek, Vreeland Creek,

Cities:

Mellicks Trading Post, Sleetmute,