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Niyghakpak Cliff

Quick Facts

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Location

63 ° 39' 29.999" N,
171 ° 31' 19.999" W

Region

Nome (CA)

Nearest City

Parent

Saint Lawrence Island

Niyghakpak Cliff in Detail.

About

SE of the inlet of Aghnaghak Lagoon, the W part of the N coast of Saint Lawrence Island, 10 mi. SE of Gambell.

History

Eskimo name recommended by the Cambell village council; reported in 1949 by Major H. B. Allen, U.S. Air Force (USAF).

Topo Maps

St Lawrence (1948), St Lawrence (1948), St Lawrence (1948), St Lawrence (1948), St Lawrence (1948),

Places Near Niyghakpak Cliff

Bars:

Pungokosit Spit,

Bays:

Akeftapak Bay, Dovelawik Bay, Kittilngook Bay, Tiflighak Bay,

Beaches:

Ningeehak Beach,

Capes:

Agtapuk Point, Chibukak Point, Meruwtu Point, Tategnak Point,

Cliffs:

Cape Kageehok, Niyghakpak Cliff,

Hills:

Marukta Mountain, Sevuokuk Mountain, Yaghmelngak Mountain,

Lakes:

Aghnaghak Lagoon, Ninivahut Lake, Niyrakpak Lagoon, Troutman Lake,

Locales:

Mountains:

Olngooseenuk Mountain, Poovookpuk Mountain, Sevooghak Mountain,

Mountain Passes:

Mountain Ranges:

Mamagnak Mountains, Poovoot Range,

Rivers:

Aghnuk River, Ikalooksik River, Kangik River,

Streams:

Akfayegak Creek, Ikoygak Creek, Kewagek Creek, Ohlegek Creek,