Information About

Chandler Lake

Quick Facts

Region:

North Slope

Nearest City:

Anaktuvuk Pass

Elevation:

2913 ft (887.88 m)

Uses:

Camping, Hiking

About

At the head of Chandler River, 26 mi W of Anaktuvuk Pass, Brooks Range. 5 miles long.

History of Chandler Lake

Named by Lieutenant Stoney (1900, p. 44), U.S. Navy (USN), who discovered this lake March 18, 1886, for William E. Chandler, 1835-1917, Secretary of the Navy during President Arthur's administration. The Eskimo name for this lake is "Narivakpak" meaning "big lake."

Found on the following Topo Maps

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Places Near Chandler Lake

Cities:

Nu-dru-vuk-puk,

Lakes:

Amiloyak Lake, Chandler Lake, Little Chandler Lake, White Lake,

Mountains:

Inupiat Mountain, Mount MacVicar,

Mountain Passes:

The Notch,

Streams:

Ikagiak Creek, Iklauyaurak Creek, Inikaklik Creek, Monotis Creek,