Fourth of July Creek (Kenai Peninsula, Alaska)

Fourth of July Creek
Location of the mouth of the Fourth of July Creek within Alaska
Location
Country	United States
State	Alaska
City	Seward, Alaska
Physical characteristics
Source	Numerous small glaciers
Mouth	Resurrection Bay
• location	Seward
• coordinates	60.080°N 149.344°W / 60.080; -149.344
• elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Length	5 mi (8.0 km)
Discharge
• location	mouth
Basin features
Tributaries
• right	Godwin Creek

The Fourth of July Creek is a creek on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. It rises on the upper Resurrection Peninsula from various glaciers on Santa Ana Peak in the Chugach Mountains and flows 5 miles (8.0 km) to empty into Resurrection Bay near Seward.[1][2] Fourth of July Creek formed some time after 1850, when Godwin Glacier retreated from the shores of Resurrection Bay, uncovering the stream and the broad valley it flows through.[3] The creek was formerly known as the Godwin River, before the aforementioned glacier split into two valleys creating a separate tributary of the waterway, today known as Godwin Creek.[4]

Fishing and recreation

Fishing for salmon is not permitted in the Fourth of July Creek. However, its delta remains a popular fishing spot, as Resurrection Bay has a very productive silver salmon fishery.[5] This delta is at a rocky and sandy coastal area known as Fourth of July Beach, and is publicly accessible by going around the adjacent shipyard's private property.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fourth of July Creek (Kenai Peninsula, Alaska)
2. The Milepost, 59th edition, page 556, ISBN 9781892154217
3. "Alaska Vacations & Travel Advice from Trusted Alaskans".
4. "Godwin Glacier".
5. "Southcentral Management Areas Fishing Reports - Sport Fish Division - ADF&G".