History of Hoholitna River

Present spelling of Indian name in 1914 can be attributed to R. H. Sargent, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Name obtained in 1898 "from A. Lind, a trader" was "Haliknuk," which was said to mean "sudden (unexpected)" by J. E. Spurr and W. S. Post, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Eskimo name "Agalitnak" obtained in 1942-44 by Lieutenant L. A. Zagoskin, Imperial Russian Navy (IRN).

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Hoholitna River

Itulilik, Ukhvigchagvag,

Big Lake,

Beaverhouse Hill,

Barge Slough, Johny Slough,

Hoholitna River, Holitna River,

Basket Creek, Elutuli Creek, Inowak Creek, Itulilik Creek, Johnny Slough, Keefer Creek, Little Titnuk Creek, Titnuk Creek, Vreeland Creek,

Mellicks Trading Post, Sleetmute,