History of Wainwright

Name derived from that of the lagoon. This area has been conducive to settlement for centuries. Several villages have existed on the land between Wainwright Inlet and the sea, the most recent one being Wainwright, the major village between Barrow and Point Hope. A post office was established here in 1916.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Wainwright

Kuk,

Tupkak Bar,

Wainwright Inlet,

Agiak Point, Point Collie, Karmuk Point, Kilich Point, Point Marsh, Sigeakruk Point,

Wainwright,

Alatakrok River, Aulatauruk River, Kuk River, Sinaruruk River,

Omikmak Creek,