History of Niksirok Point

Eskimo name recorded in 1965 at Barrow by Orth, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and means "becoming hook." The British Admiralty (Brit. Adm.) Chart 2165 drawn in 1853 by Master Thomas Hull spells the name "Nexeura."

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Niksirok Point

Port Moore,

Agsinoralak Beach, Arigilivik Beach,

Point Barrow, Brant Point, Coblura, Niksirok Point, Plover Point, Tekegakrok Point, Tikigaruk Point,

Eluitkak Pass,

Doctor Island,

Dry Lake, East Twin Lake, Footprint Lake, Ikroavik Lake, Imikpuk Lake, Kikyuktukturo, Middle Salt Lagoon, North Meadow Lake, North Salt Lagoon, Nuwuk Lake, Pingoakeok Lake, Sikulik Lake, South Meadow Lake, South Salt Lagoon, West Twin Lake,

Mayoeak River,

Ikpik Slough,

Beaded Creek, Central Marsh Slough,

Nuwuk,