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Lower Noatak Canyon

Lower Noatak Canyon

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Northwest Arctic
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 13 ft (3.96 m)
About

course of Noatak River through Igichuk Hills, 21 mi. N of Kotzebue, Arctic Slope.

History of Lower Noatak Canyon

Local name reported in 1956 by Orth. The Eskimo name "Amortak" means "canyon."

Places Near Lower Noatak Canyon
Hills:

Alapak Hill, Mamelak Mountain, Napaktuktuk Mountain, Omalik Hill,

Islands:

Kinuk Island,

Lakes:

Aliktongnak Lake,

Mountains:

Avingoriak Peak,

Mountain Ranges:

Igichuk Hills,

Rivers:

Agashashok River,

Streams:

Sevisok Slough,

Streams:

Hugo Creek, Knapp Creek, Mamelak Creek, Saninak Creek,

Valleys:

Lower Noatak Canyon,