History of Takotna River

Ingalik Indian name reported in 1838 by Alexander Kolmakov who was followed in 1842-44 by Lieutenant L. A. Zagoskin, Imperial Russian Navy (IRN), who wrote it "Tochotno" and "Tochatno." W. S. Post, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), spelled the name "Tachatna" on an 1898 fieldsheet. The present spelling was established in 1908 by A. G. Maddren, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Takotna River

K-esh Dzochak-, Nets-in Hido,

McGrath,

Harrell Island,

Hook Lake, Wilson Lake,

Wilsons,

Appel Mountain, Roundabout Mountain,

Roundabout Mountains,

Porcupine Ridge,

Katlitna River, Nixon Fork, Takotna River, Tatalina River,

Broken Snowshoe Creek, Camp Creek, Candle Creek, Carl Creek, Cash Creek, John Reek Creek,

Old McGrath,