Information About

Mitik Creek

Quick Facts

Open in The Map Mitik Creek on The Map

Location

68 ° 6' 42.998" N,
165 ° 44' 31.999" W

Region

North Slope

Nearest City

Kivalina

Elevation

23 ft (7.01 m)

Mitik Creek in Detail.

About

Heading in the Telavirak Hills, flowing WNW to Ogotoruk Creek, S of Conglomerate Creek, 6.5 mi ESE of Cape Thompson, Arctic Slope.

History

Eskimo name meaning "elder duck" given in 1963 by personnel of Project Chariot. An earlier name, "Duck Creek," was changed to avoid duplication.