History of Kiwalik

Eskimo village named for the Kiwalik River, reported in 1850 as "Kualiug-miut" by Lieutenant L. A. Zagoskin, Imperial Russian Navy (IRN), and published in 1852 on Russian Hydrographic Dept. Chart 1455. Census as "Kugalukmute," population 12. became a supply point for mining activities in the Candle area. The Keewalik post office was established in 1902 and operated intermittently until 1907. increased to 24 in 1940.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Kiwalik

Kiwalik Lagoon, Spafarief Bay,

Chamisso Island, Puffin Island,

Kiwalik River, Middle Channel Kiwalik River, Mud Creek Channel Kiwalik River, North Channel Kiwalik River,

Blank Creek, Candle Creek, First Chance Creek, Grouse Creek, Jump Creek, Kirk Creek, Lava Creek, Minnehaha Creek, Mud Channel Creek, Mud Creek, Patterson Creek, Richmond Creek, Wabash Creek,

Dacy Gulch, Rain Gulch,

Candle, Kiwalik,