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Noorvik

Noorvik

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Northwest Arctic
About

population 384, on right bank of Nazuruk Channel Kobuk River, 33 mi. NW of Selawik, Kotzebur=Kobuk Low.

History of Noorvik

Eskimo village, at or near a camp or village, called "Oksik" on a manuscript map dated 1908, by an unknown author. The Noorvik post office was established in 1937. Its population was 280 in 1920; 198 in 1930; 211 in 1939; and 248 in 1950.

Places Near Noorvik
Cities:

Noorvik,

Ridges:

Kiana Hills,

Streams:

Kokopuk Creek, Oksik Channel,

Cities:

Old Kotzebue,