Information About

Welcome Creek

Welcome Creek

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 2080 ft (633.98 m)
About

flows NW 15 mi. from a glacier to Kanayut River, 9 mi. S of Table Top and 31 mi. NE of Anaktuvuk Pass; Brooks Range

History of Welcome Creek

named by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) geologists during the exploration of Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 4; name given in 1944.

Places Near Welcome Creek
Lakes:

Shainin Lake,

Mountains:

Ear Peak, Table Top, Mount Wachsmuth,

Streams:

Alapah Creek, Erratic Creek, Kayak Creek, Welcome Creek,