Information About

Chalkyitsik

Quick Facts

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Location

66 ° 39' 15.998" N,
143 ° 43' 19.999" W

Region

Yukon-Koyukuk (CA)

Nearest City

Circle

Elevation

528 ft (160.93 m)

Chalkyitsik in Detail.

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

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.