Information About

Drenchwater Creek

Quick Facts

Open in The Map Drenchwater Creek on The Map

Location

68 ° 36' 47.999" N,
158 ° 30' 31" W

Region

North Slope

Nearest City

Ambler

Elevation

1863 ft (567.84 m)

Drenchwater Creek in Detail.

About

Head in DeLong Mts., tlows NE to the Kiligwa River, 40 mi upstream from its mouth, 22 mi. N of Feniak Lake, Brooks Range. 10 miles long.

History

Named in 1951 by I. L. Tailleur, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), because of extensive rain experienced on the headwaters.