| Yukon River Basin | |
|---|---|
 The location of the Basin is between Alaska and Yukon Territory | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Alaska and The Yukon Territory |
| Basin size | 330,000 square miles (850,000 km2) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Yukon River |
| Population | 126,000 indigenous peoples |
The Yukon River Basin is located between the Yukon Territory in Canada and Alaska in the United States, with a small portion in British Columbia, Canada. This basin is made up of 13 other individual basins that drain into the Yukon River and other adjoining rivers and tributaries. The Yukon River Basin is 330,000 square miles (850,000 km2) in area and 1,980 miles (3,190 km) in length.[1] Many different geological features make up the basin, including several types of terrain, shrubland, and rivers.
In the mid to late 1800s, European and American explorers discovered its natural resources and began settling in the region.[1] The Yukon River Basin remains a relatively intact ecosystem, known for its density of salmon, which are used as both food for the villagers and a growing industry for the community.