Information About

Erratic Creek

Erratic Creek

Quick Facts

Region:

North Slope

Nearest City:

Anaktuvuk Pass

Elevation:

2267 ft (690.98 m)

About

flows mi. from Marshmallow Mtn. to Welcome Creek, 7 mi. NNE of Shainin Lake and 30 mi. NE of Anaktuvuk Pass, Brooks Range. 13 miles long.

History of Erratic Creek

So named in 1950 by A. S. Keller, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), "because the valley of the creek is dotted with numerous large glacial erratics."

Found on the following Topo Maps

Chandler Lake (1956), Chandler Lake (1956), Chandler Lake (1956), Chandler Lake (1956), Chandler Lake (1956), Chandler Lake (1956), Chandler Lake (1956), Chandler Lake (1956), Chandler Lake (1964), Chandler Lake B-2 (1971), Chandler Lake B-2 NW (2017),

Places Near Erratic Creek

Lakes:

Mountains:

Alapah Mountain, Ear Peak, Table Top, Mount Wachsmuth,

Streams:

Alapah Creek, Erratic Creek, Kayak Creek, Welcome Creek,