Information About

Preacher Creek

Preacher Creek

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Yukon-Koyukuk (CA)
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 515 ft (156.97 m)
About

heads at 6533N, 14624W and flows NE to Birch Creek, 33 mi. SE of Fort Yukon, Yukon Flats.

History of Preacher Creek

Named for Robert Mcdonald, Church of England missionary at Fort Yukon, reported to have made the first discovery of gold on an unidentified stream in this area. Later, prospectors believing that they had reached the scene of this discovery, named this stream Preacher Creek in honor of the clergyman. (Brooks, 1953, p. 311); name published in 1895 by US@C&GS.

Places Near Preacher Creek
Islands:

Saloon Island,

Lakes:

Crosstrail Lake, Geese Lakes,

Rapids:

Halfway Whirlpool,

Streams:

Little Preacher Creek, Preacher Creek,