Information About

Sunset Pass

Quick Facts

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Location

69 ° 35' 12.998" N,
144 ° 45' 22" W

Region

North Slope

Nearest City

Kaktovik

Parent

Sadlerochit Mountains

Elevation

2136 ft (651.05 m)

Sunset Pass in Detail.

About

In the Sadlerochit Mountains, at the head of Itkilyariak Creek, 22 mi. NW of Mount Michelson, 5 mi SE of Munt Weller, Brooks Range.

History

Probably named by S. J. Marsh, prospector, who in 1903 wrote, "At Sunset Pass, a low gap through the Franklin Mountains, leading from the head of Ooselik (Itkilyariak) Creek to the head of Barter (Sadlerochit) River...." (Brooks, 1906, p. 261).

Topo Maps

Mount Michelson C-2 (1955), Mount Michelson C-2 (1955), Mt. Michelson (1956), Mt. Michelson (1956), Mt. Michelson (1956), Mt. Michelson (1956), Mt. Michelson (1956), Mt. Michelson (1956),
Places Near Sunset Pass
Mountains:

Kikiktat Mountain, Mount Weller,

Mountain Passes:

Sunset Pass,

Rivers:

Kekiktuk River,

Streams:

Camp 263 Creek, Dodo Creek, Fire Creek, Karen Creek, Ledge Creek, Weller Creek,

Valleys:

Sadlerochit Valley,