Kenai Peninsula
Hierarchical contextualization of the Kenai Peninsula within Alaska and neighboring regions.
Regional
Defines major geographic or political regions linked to the Kenai Peninsula.
Alaska
Alaska is a vast U.S. state known for its wilderness, glaciers, and rugged coast. The Kenai Peninsula is a prominent southern extension.
North America
North America is a continent-wide landmass that includes Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. The Kenai Peninsula is its Alaskan crown.
United States
The U.S. is a nation of states and regions; Alaska’s cultural and geographic context is shaped by its connection to the contiguous U.S.
Alaska Region
Alaska Region often refers to federal statistical areas that provide a broader administrative context for the state, including the Kenai.
Internal
Structures and features that define the interior geography of the Kenai Peninsula.
Kachemak Bay
Kachemak Bay is a crescent-shaped arm of Cook Inlet known for tidal flats, estuaries, and access to Homer from the south.
Kenai Fjord Coast
The Kenai Fjord Coast is characterized by steep fjords, dramatic glacier-carved valleys, and access to major cruise routes.
Kenai Mountains
The Kenai Mountains form the backbone of the peninsula, offering alpine terrain, high passes, and access to hiking and climbing.
Nikiski Glaciers
Nikiski Glaciers includes smaller, accessible glaciers and ice features on the southern Kenai Mountains.
Bordering
Lists major geographic or political entities that directly border the Kenai Peninsula.
Alaska Marine
The Alaska Marine ecoregion encompasses the marine waters of the Gulf of Alaska, Prince William Sound, and nearby shelf seas that border the peninsula.
Gulf of Alaska
The Gulf of Alaska is a broad body of ocean between the coast and the deep offshore waters, known for its storms, salmon, and sea life.
Prince William Sound
Prince William Sound is a sheltered arm of Gulf waters and fjords, known for glaciers, fishing, and seismic activity from nearby tectonics.