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Angoyakvik Pass

Angoyakvik Pass

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 876 ft (267 m)
About

E of Knifeblade Ridge, 15 mi. SE of head of Ikpikpuk River, Arctic Slope;

History of Angoyakvik Pass

Eskimo name; originally applied to a hill at the head of September Creek but now applied to the pass just west of the hill. This name was reported to mean "place where the enemy is," but it may also mean "hunting place."

Places Near Angoyakvik Pass
Hills:

Howard Hill,

Mountain Passes:

Angoyakvik Pass,

Rivers:

Kigalik River,

Streams:

Aupuk Creek, Maybe Creek, September Creek,