Information About

Encampment Creek

Encampment Creek

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 1900 ft (579.12 m)
About

flows N to Confusion Creek, 9 mi. NW of Natvakruak Lake and 22 mi. NW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Brooks Range. 15 miles long.

History of Encampment Creek

So named in 1950 by W. W. Patton and A. S. Keller, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), "because our field party camped on the creek."