Information About

Schwatka Mountains

Schwatka Mountains

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Northwest Arctic
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 3645 ft (1111 m)
About

in Brooks Range between Baird and Endicott Mts., extend from Amakomanak Creek and Redstone River on W to Noatak River, Kaluluktok Creek, and Walker Lake on E

History of Schwatka Mountains

Named in 1884 by Lieutenant G. M. Stoney, U.S. Navy (USN), presumably for Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka, USA, who the previous year had made a military reconnaissance along the Yukon River.

Places Near Schwatka Mountains
Mountains:

Mount Igikpak,

Mountain Passes:

Akabluak Pass,

Mountain Ranges:

Schwatka Mountains,

Streams:

Inyuilak Creek, Kaluluktok Creek, Lucky Six Creek,