Information About

Omalik River

Omalik River

Quick Facts

Region:

North Slope

Nearest City:

Wainwright

Elevation:

7 ft (2.13 m)

About

heads in lake, flows N and W to Kuk River, 23 mi. S of Wainwright, Arctic Plain.

History of Omalik River

Eskimo name, meaning "chief," obtained in 1924 by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Orth was told at Wainwright in 1965 that the name meant "amber."

Found on the following Topo Maps

Wainwright (1955), Wainwright (1955), Wainwright (1955), Wainwright (1955), Wainwright B-2 (1955), Wainwright B-2 SE (2014),

Places Near Omalik River

Capes:

Agiak Point, Keo Point, Kilich Point, Kupluruak Point,

Islands:

Kikikausgruak Island, Neakok Island,

Rivers:

Alatakrok River, Avalik River, Ivisaruk River, Kaolak River, Kungok River, Omalik River,

Streams:

Ikpitcheak Creek, Katrikiorak Creek,