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Sitkum Creek

Sitkum Creek

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Petersburg (CA)
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 151 ft (46.02 m)
About

On NW coast of Kupreanof Island, flowing circuitously SW to Sitkum Creek and a part of Keku Strait E of Hamilton Island, SE of Kake, Alex. Arch.

History of Sitkum Creek

Named because a small waterwheel resembling a spinning jenny was constructed on this stream. Recorded in 1951 by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).