Information About

Nigtun Lake

Nigtun Lake

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
Length:
  • 1.5 mi (2.41 km)
Elevation:
  • 1624 ft (495 m)
About

in Howard Pass, Brooks Range

History of Nigtun Lake

Eskimo name obtained at Noatak by Orth in 1956, meaning "drill" or "bit" (niogtun). See Tukuto Lake.

Places Near Nigtun Lake
Streams:

Volcano Creek,

Lakes:

Akuliak Lake, Kiingyak Lake, Nigtun Lake,

Mountains:

Iikhkluk Mountain, Kavaksurak Mountain,

Mountain Passes:

Howard Pass,

Mountain Ranges:

Howard Hills,

Streams:

Fauna Creek, Fay Creek, Flora Creek,