History of Kiwook Pass

Eskimo name reported in 1932 by O. W. Geist, University of Alaska. The name was recorded at Gambell by Orth in 1965 as "Kiwaruk," meaning "growing river," the same name as that of the stream that heads in the pass and flows NW.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Kiwook Pass

Pungokosit Spit,

Makingiyeek Bay,

Powooiliak Point, Taphook Point,

Niyghakpak Cliff,

Putgut Plateau,

Mugum Peak, Oongayuk Hill, Yaghmelngak Mountain,

Niyrakpak Lagoon,

Sitta,

Olngooseenuk Mountain, Taphook Mountain,

Kiwook Pass,

Poovoot Range,

Ikalooksik River, Kangeakhok River,

Kewagek Creek, Ohlegek Creek,