Information About

Kungkaka Lakes

Kungkaka Lakes

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Yukon-Koyukuk (CA)
Nearest City:
Length:
  • 5 mi (8.05 km)
Elevation:
  • 420 ft (128.02 m)
About

group, extends S along valley of Martha Creek, 35 mi. NE of Hughes, Hogatza High.

History of Kungkaka Lakes

Indian name recorded in 1956 as "Kung=kaka=lav'n=tokhen" by Orth and reported to mean "lake beneath hill." The name was shortened for cartographic reasons and applied collectively to several lakes in the stream valley.