Information About

Canoe Hills

Canoe Hills

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 1791 ft (545.9 m)
About

between Canoe Creek and Ayiyak River, 46 mi. NW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Arctic Slope. 6 miles long.

History of Canoe Hills

Named in 1949 by W. W. Patton, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), "for the canoe-shape of the anticline."

Places Near Canoe Hills
Lakes:

May Lake,

Mountains:

Fortress Mountain, Horseshoe Mountain,

Mountain Passes:

The Notch,

Mountain Ranges:

Canoe Hills,

Streams:

Aucella Creek, Canoe Creek, Chert Creek, Fire Creek, Fortress Creek, Notch Creek,