Information About

Chukowan River

Quick Facts

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Location

60 ° 51' 2.999" N,
157 ° 50' 58.999" W

Region

Bethel (CA)

Nearest City

Ekwok

Tributary to

Holitna River

Tributaries

Gemuk River,

Length

30 mi (48.28 km)

Elevation

374 ft (114 m)

Chukowan River in Detail.

Getting There

About

Heads at the junction of Gemuk River and Chikululnuk Creek, flows NE 30 mi to Holitna River, 64 mi SW of Sleetmute, Kilbuck-Kuskokwim Mountains. Connected by Bering Strait with Bering Sea on S.

History

Eskimo name written "Chuck-a-won-ugh-toly" on a manuscript map by W. R. Buckman, who prospeted in this area in 1902-03.

Topo Maps

Taylor Mountains (1950), Taylor Mountains (1951), Taylor Mountains (1951), Taylor Mountains (1954), Taylor Mountains (1954), Taylor Mountains (1954), Taylor Mountains D-5 (1954),

Places Near Chukowan River

Mountains:

Kazik Hill,

Rivers:

Chukowan River, Kogrukluk River,

Streams:

Bakbuk Creek, Kiknik Creek, Mukslulik Creek, Shotgun Creek,

Cities:

Kashegelok,