Information About

Niyghakpak Cliff

Niyghakpak Cliff

Quick Facts

Region:

Nome (CA)

Nearest City:

Gambell

Parent:

Saint Lawrence Island

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 of Niyghakpak Cliff

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

Found on the following 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,