A large low-pressure weather system over the Seward Penninsula and high tide brought water levels up rather higher than usual.
Usually there's a lot more land visible, albeit swamp-land. The entrance to the lagoon and Swan lake became one!
Water under 'teacher housing' and asphalt end of Mission St (Boat launch).
Poor-man's Panoramic Photo:
Compare with this photo from August, 2006:
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