Geography
Orca Inlet lies south and east of Hawkins Island at 60°31′25″N 145°52′46″W / 60.52361°N 145.87944°W / 60.52361; -145.87944. The Inlet is about 16 miles (26 km) long running southwest and about 3 miles (4.8 km) wide at its widest point. The south end opens into the Gulf of Alaska while the north end joins with Orca Bay.
The city of Cordova, Alaska is situated on the southeast shore of Orca Inlet.
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