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Akunik Pass

Akunik Pass

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
About

in barrier bar between Chukchi Sea and Kasegaluk Lagoon, 10 mi. NE of Point Lay; Arctic Plain.

History of Akunik Pass

Eskimo name (akuniq) meaning "the middle part"; obtained at Point Lay in 1956 by Orth.

Places Near Akunik Pass
Cities:

Naparuacheak,

Capes:

Siksrikpak Point,

Channels:

Akunik Pass,

Rivers:

Kokolik River,

Streams:

Tungak Creek,

Cities:

Point Lay,