Information About

Angayukak Creek

Angayukak Creek

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 7 ft (2.13 m)
About

Heading in the Kemegrak Hills, flowing N then W to Akoviknak Lagoon about 5 mi NNW of Cape Thompson, Arctic Slope. 6 miles long.

History of Angayukak Creek

Eskimo name reported in 1950 by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) as "Ah-gah-you-kuk" meaning "old man." The stream may be named for Angayukak Hill. See Inukpak Rock.