Information About

Naokok Pass

Quick Facts

Region:

North Slope

Nearest City:

Kotzebue

About

between Chukchi Sea and Kasegaluk Lagoon, 21 mi. S of Point Lay, Arctic Plain.

History of Naokok Pass

Name published by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in 1955; named for nearby Naokok. U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) reports that the Eskimo refer to it as Kasegaluk, the same name as that of the lagoon.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Point Lay (1955), Point Lay (1955), Point Lay (1955), Point Lay B-2 and B-3 (1955), Point Lay B-2 and B-3 (1955), Point Lay B-2 NW (2014),

Places Near Naokok Pass

Cities:

Kukpowruk, Naokok,

Bays:

Tachimesoa Lagoon,

Capes:

Sitkok Point,

Channels:

Kukpowruk Pass, Naokok Pass,

Islands:

Kopkakisak Island,

Rivers:

Epizetka River, Kukpowruk River,

Streams:

Kuchaurak Creek, Kuchiak Creek,