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Noatak River

Noatak River

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Northwest Arctic
Nearest City:
Wildlife:
About

Heads in the N slopes of the Mount Igikpak in Schwatka Mountains at 672500N 1545300W, flowing W and then S 425 mi. to enter Kotzebue Sound at Hotham Inlet opposite the end of Baldwin Peninsula, 7 mi. N of Kotzebue, Brooks Range

History of Noatak River

The early English name "Inland River" published by surgeon John Simpson, Royal Navy (RN), on his 1853 "Native Map," appears to be a general translation of the Eskimo name "Nunulak" which he also recorded. The name "Nunatak" could also mean "new land" or "belong to the land."

Places Near Noatak River
Areas:

Noatak River Delta,

Bars:

Pipe Spit,

Cities:

Kotzebue,

Dams:

Kotzebue Water Supply Dam,

Hills:

Alapak Hill, Mamelak Mountain, Napaktuktuk Mountain,

Islands:

Kinuk Island,

Mountain Ranges:

Mulik Hills,

Rivers:

Noatak River,

Streams:

Hugo Creek, Mamelak Creek, Saninak Creek,