History of Squirrel River

This is a translation of the Eskimo name "Sikrikpak" for the Hoary Marmot, Marmota caligata broweri, or "Sikrik" for the Parry ground squirrel, Citellus parryii barrowensis (Rausch, 1951, p. 178,179). In 1884 Lieutenant Cantwell (in Healy, 1889, p. 55), U.S. Revenue-Cutter Service (USRCS), called it "Sheeleelicktok or squirrel" and a year later he spelled the Eskimo name "Shee-gar-rik-puk" and "Shee-lee-lie-tok" (Healy, 1887, p. 47 and map). Lieutenant Stoney (1900, map), U.S. Navy (USN), called it "Squirrel or Shu-shuk-to-ark."

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Squirrel River

Kiana,

Hockley Hills,

Squirrel River,

Bear Creek, Boldrin Creek, Canyon Creek, Central Creek, Jack Creek, Jay Creek, Klery Creek, Mink Creek, Napautokik Creek, Otter Creek, Peluk Creek, Portage Creek, Unmanokuk Creek,

Klery Creek,