Information About

Grand Canyon

Quick Facts

Region:

Northwest Arctic

Nearest City:

Noorvik

Elevation:

449 ft (136.86 m)

About

in Baird Mts., extends along course of Noatak River, 60 mi. NE of Noatak, Brooks Range. 17 miles long.

History of Grand Canyon

The name "Grand CaÃ±ons of the Noatak" was first used in 1885 by S. B. McLenegan, U.S. Revenue-Cutter Service (USRCS), when he explored the Noatak River. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers used the present name in 1955. See Noatak Canyon.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Baird Mountains (1951), Baird Mountains (1951), Baird Mountains (1951), Baird Mountains D-4 (1955), Baird Mountains (1956), Baird Mountains (1956), Baird Mountains (1956), Baird Mountains (1956), Baird Mountains (1956), Baird Mountains (1956), Baird Mountains (1956), Baird Mountains (1965), Baird Mountains D-4 NW (2014),

Places Near Grand Canyon

Mountains:

Nakolik Mountain, Puutik Mountain, Tututalak Mountain,

Mountain Ranges:

Poktovik Mountains,

Rivers:

Kaluktavik River,

Streams:

Akikukchiak Creek, Analak Creek, Imikneyak Creek, Mukachiak Creek, Okiotak Creek, Porgo Creek,

Valleys:

Grand Canyon,