Information About

Speedway Creek

Quick Facts

Region:

North Slope

Nearest City:

Anaktuvuk Pass

Elevation:

1880 ft (573.02 m)

About

flows N to Castle Creek, 3 mi. SW of Castle Mtn. and 36 mi. NW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Arctic Slope.

History of Speedway Creek

So named in 1949 by W. W. Patton, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), "because the creek is bordered by smooth flat upland surfaces that can be traversed by vehicles on wheels at top speed."

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 C-5 (1987), Chandler Lake C-5 SE (2016),

Places Near Speedway Creek

Lakes:

White Lake,

Mountains:

Castle Mountain, Hatbox Mesa, Horseshoe Mountain,

Mountain Passes:

The Notch,

Streams:

Aucella Creek, Canoe Creek, Castle Creek, Chert Creek, Fortress Creek, Monotis Creek, Notch Creek, Speedway Creek,