Information About

Whirlpool Island

Quick Facts

Region:

Yukon-Koyukuk (CA)

Nearest City:

Fox

Elevation:

338 ft (103.02 m)

About

formed by Whirlpool Slough and Yukon River, 8 mi. SW of Beaver , Yukon Flats.

History of Whirlpool Island

Locally named for the whirlpool on the west side of the island at the m of Whirlpool Slough; reported in 1956 by T. E. Taylor, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Found on the following Topo Maps

Beaver B-2 (1956), Beaver B-2 (1956), Beaver B-2 (1956), Beaver (1956), Beaver (1956), Beaver (1956), Beaver (1956), Beaver (1956), Beaver (1956), Beaver (1956), Beaver B-2 SE (2017),

Places Near Whirlpool Island

Channels:

New Cutoff,

Flats:

George Meadow,

Islands:

Joe Guay Island, Oscar Island, Victor Island, Whirlpool Island,

Lakes:

Beaver Lake, Beaver Lake, Beaverdam Lake, Big Lake, Clam Lake, Hiding Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Lost Lake, North Fork Lake, Pitka Lake, Sunken Lake, Sweeney Lake, Twin Lakes,

Mountain Passes:

Bear Creek,

Rivers:

Hodzana River,

Streams:

Joe Guay Slough,

Streams:

Beaver Creek, Beaver Slough, Victor Slough, Whirlpool Slough,