History of Akoviknak Mountain

An Eskimo name reported to mean "one that resembles a White Whale." The name alludes to bumps on the whale's head represented by large boulders on the ridge according to W. O. Pruitt, University of Alaska, in 1962. Project Chariot personnel reported the name as "Ahviknuk" in 1962.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Akoviknak Mountain

Ipnot,

Pingucheak,

Cape Thompson, Crowbill Point,

Agate Rock, Artigotrat, Imnakpak Cliff,

Akoviknak Mountain, Angayukak Hill, Inukpak Rock,

Akoviknak Lagoon, Kemegrak Lagoon, Lake Makpik,

Kemegrak Hills,

Agarak Creek, Amaktusak Creek, Angayukak Creek, Ibrulikorak Creek, Iglupak Creek, Igruivotalik Creek, Ikijaktusak Creek, Ilyirak Creek, Imikrak Creek, Isuk Creek, Kugirarok Creek, Kunuk Creek, Nalakachak Creek, Nasorak Creek, Ogsachak Creek,