Information About

White Lake

White Lake

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 3261 ft (993.95 m)
About

W of Chandler River, 28 mi. WNW of Anaktuvuk Pass, Brooks Range

History of White Lake

Named in 1944 by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) geologists during the exploration of Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 4, because "higher altitude preserves ice later."