Information About

Karillyukpuk Creek

Quick Facts

Region:

Yukon-Koyukuk (CA)

Nearest City:

Wiseman

Elevation:

2690 ft (819.91 m)

About

flows S from Kinnorutin Pass to Clear River, 3 mi. W of Harvey Mtn. and 33 mi. N of Wiseman, Brooks Range

History of Karillyukpuk Creek

In describing this stream, Marshall (1956, p. 72) wrote, "The gulch which came in at the head of the valley***we named Karillyukpuk, meaning 'very rugged' (in Eskimo)."

Found on the following Topo Maps

Wiseman (1956), Wiseman (1956), Wiseman (1956), Wiseman (1956), Wiseman (1956), Wiseman (1956), Wiseman (1956), Wiseman (1956), Wiseman (1956), Wiseman (1956), Wiseman D-1 (1971), Wiseman D-1 (1971), Wiseman D-1 SW (2017),

Places Near Karillyukpuk Creek

Cities:

Alinnak,

Mountains:

Alhamblar Mountain, Amawk Mountain, Apoon Mountain, Chimney Mountain, Foggytop Mountain, Harvey Mountain, Inclined Mountain, Midnight Mountain, Oxadak Mountain, Snowheel Mountain, Twoprong Mountain, Whiteface Mountain, Wien Mountain,

Mountain Passes:

Chimney Pass, Kinnorutin Pass, Naqsralugiaq Pass,

Rivers:

Chimney Fork,

Streams:

Alinement Creek, Amawk Creek, Barrenland Creek, Blarney Creek, Dryas Creek, Eekayruk Creek, Holmes Creek, Hungry Creek, Karillyukpuk Creek, Kinnorutin Creek, Pinnyanaktuk Creek, Roy Creek, Saint Patricks Creek,