History of Nakmaktuak Pass

Named by Orth in 1956 and derived from the Eskimo name for the Ambler River. The name means "backpacking place" and refers in a sense to a "pass or to a short-cut." The name appears to be similar to Natmotirak (Creek).

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Nakmaktuak Pass

Blind Pass Mountain,

Nakmaktuak Pass, Shishakshinovik Pass,

Amakomanak Creek, Douglas Creek, Midas Creek, Ningyoyak Creek, Nushralutak Creek, Tunukuchiak Creek,