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Niyrakpak Lagoon

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Location

63 ° 37' 30" N,
171 ° 26' 52.001" W

Region

Nome (CA)

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Niyrakpak Lagoon in Detail.

About

Extends SE from Naskok Camp, on the N coast of Saint Lawrence Island, formed in part by Pungokosit Spit, 1.4 mi. SE of Gambell.

History

Eskimo name meaning "big lake" (naivakhpak).

Topo Maps

St Lawrence (1948), St Lawrence (1948), St Lawrence (1948), St Lawrence (1948), St Lawrence (1948),

Places Near Niyrakpak Lagoon

Bars:

Pungokosit Spit,

Bays:

Akeftapak Bay, Dovelawik Bay, Makingiyeek Bay, Tiflighak Bay,

Beaches:

Ningeehak Beach,

Capes:

Agtapuk Point, Meruwtu Point, Taphook Point, Tategnak Point,

Cliffs:

Niyghakpak Cliff,

Flats:

Putgut Plateau,

Hills:

Yaghmelngak Mountain,

Lakes:

Aghnaghak Lagoon, Niyrakpak Lagoon,

Mountains:

Olngooseenuk Mountain, Poovookpuk Mountain, Taphook Mountain,

Mountain Passes:

Mountain Ranges:

Mamagnak Mountains, Poovoot Range,

Rivers:

Aghnuk River, Ikalooksik River,

Streams:

Akfayegak Creek, Ikoygak Creek, Kewagek Creek, Ohlegek Creek,