History of Kanuti River

Koyukuk Indian name obtained in 1885 by Lieutenant Allen (1887, p. 97), USA, who spelled it "Konootena." It is said to mean "Old Man's River," which would account for the name "Old Man River" used by some prospectors from 1898 to 1913.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Kanuti River

Arctic City, Bergman, Konootena Village,

Klaluthyiit Bluff,

Kanuti River, Mentanontli River,

Dorothy Slough,

Bergman Creek, Slathtouka Creek,

Kanuti Canyon,