The Talachulitna River is a river

River

A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...

 in Alaska

Alaska

Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait...

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There are also:

• Talachulitna Creek at 61°35′47"N 151°16′31"W Elevation: 679 feet (207 m)

• Talachulitna Lake at 61°34′14"N 151°37′28"W Elevation: 1070 feet (326.1 m)

History

Tanaina Indian name spelled "Tu-lu-shu-lit-na" by Lt. J. S. Herron, USA, in 1899.

Watershed

Heads on Beluga Mountain, flows South and North-West 45 miles (72.4 km) to Skwentna River

Skwentna River

The Skwentna River is a river in the southwestern part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.-History:Tanaina Indian name reported in 1898 by Spurr , USGS, as "Skwent River."-Watershed:...

, 56 miles (90.1 km) North-West of Tyonek, Alaska

Tyonek, Alaska

Tyonek is a census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2000 census the population was 193. In 1973, Tyonek formed Tyonek Native Corporation under ANCSA and is federally recognized.- History :...

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This river begins at Judd Lake. It is inaccessible by road. And, it has its own support group.

The Talacuhlitna is popular for fly-in rafting and fishing trips. There are special restrictions on fishing: rainbow trout & steelhead are "catch & release" only and only single-hook lures can be used.

More information is available from a log of a 1976 river resource study for the Alaska State Division of Lands.