It flows initially along its eastern edge, later below its glacier tongue in a predominantly northern direction.

The river valley of the Tana River forms the dividing line between the Saint Elias Mountains in the east and the Chugach Mountains in the west.

[1] The West Fork Tana River is a left tributary of the Tana River.

The West Fork Tana River flows in an easterly direction and flows into the Tana River after 24 km.

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