Information About

Kaviak Creek

Quick Facts

Open in The Map Kaviak Creek on The Map

Location

69 ° 30' 56.999" N,
145 ° 0' 2.002" W

Region

North Slope

Nearest City

Kaktovik

Elevation

1821 ft (555.04 m)

Kaviak Creek in Detail.

About

Heading on the N slope of Okiotak Peak, flowing NE to the Sadlerochit River, 2 mi upstream from the mouth of Fire Creek, 7.5 mi. SW of the junction with Kekiktuk River, 23 mi. NW of Mount Michelson, Brooks Range.

History

Eskimo name obtained in 1956 by Orth meaning "red fox."