Information About

Sunset Pass

Sunset Pass

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
Parent:
Elevation:
  • 2136 ft (651.05 m)
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 of Sunset Pass

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).

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,