Information About

Desperation Lake

Desperation Lake

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
Length:
  • 3 mi (4.83 km)
Elevation:
  • 1306 ft (398.07 m)
About

SW base of Siniktanneyak Mountain, 10 mi. NW of Feniak Lake and 48 mi. WNW of Howard Pass, Brooks Range. 3 miles long.

History of Desperation Lake

Probably named in the 1940's by wolf hunters. The Eskimo name obtained by Orth in 1956 is "Tupichalik," meaning "new tent," a reference to the dry gravel beach along the lake's shore that has been used for camping purposes since man has been in the area.

Places Near Desperation Lake
Lakes:

Desperation Lake,

Mountain Ranges:

Avingyak Hills,

Streams:

Primus Creek, Tupichalik Creek,