extend NNW from junction of Makpik Creek with Noatak River, 40 mi. W of Howard Pass, Brooks Range. 17 miles long.
Eskimo name, reported to be a family name meaning "mouse"; obtained at Noatak in 1956 by Orth.
Itimtikrak Creek, Makpik Creek, Nanielik Creek, Primus Creek, Tupichalik Creek, Uivaksak Creek,