Information About

Chalkyitsik

Quick Facts

Region:

Yukon-Koyukuk (CA)

Nearest City:

Circle

Elevation:

528 ft (160.93 m)

About

population 57, on left bank of Black River, 4 mi. N of Ohtig Lake and 45 mi. NE of Fort Yukon, Yukon Flats.

History of Chalkyitsik

Tranjik-kutchin Indian name reported to mean "to fish with a hook, at the mouth of the creek." The village was known as "Fishhook," primarily among nonnatives.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Black River (1951), Black River (1956), Black River (1956), Black River (1956), Black River (1956), Black River (1956), Black River (1956), Black River (1956), Black River (1956), Black River (1956), Black River C-6 (1956), Black River C-6 (1956), Black River C-6 (1956), Black River (1964),

Places Near Chalkyitsik

Hills:

Tsoktui Hill,

Lakes:

Big Timber Lake, Cabin Lake, Chahalie Lake, Chalkyitsik Slough, Chatritt Lake, Jokoei Lake, Loon Lake, Marten Lake, Mud Lake, Ohtig Lake, Rock Lake, Schrader Lake, Small Timber Lake, Vunle Lakes, Waterfall Lake, Waterfall Lake, Willow Lake,

Streams:

Sixmile Slough,

Streams:

Black River Slough, Fishhook Creek,

Cities:

Chalkyitsik,