Flows NNE and NE to the Ipnavik River, 64 mi upstream from its mouth, 17 mi. NNW of Howard Pass, Brooks Range
So named in 1951 by I. L. Tailleur, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), "for a traverse on May 30 (Memorial Day)."
Kavaksurak Mountain, Rim Butte,
Streams:Bupto Creek, Crassico Creek, Ekakevik Creek, Friendly Creek, Memorial Creek, Taffy Creek,