Information About

Drenchwater Creek

Drenchwater Creek

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 1863 ft (567.84 m)
About

Head in DeLong Mts., tlows NE to the Kiligwa River, 40 mi upstream from its mouth, 22 mi. N of Feniak Lake, Brooks Range. 10 miles long.

History of Drenchwater Creek

Named in 1951 by I. L. Tailleur, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), because of extensive rain experienced on the headwaters.