Information About

Napanik Creek

Napanik Creek

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 26 ft (7.92 m)
About

Flows N to Avalik River, 43 mi SE of Wainwright, Arctic Plain.

History of Napanik Creek

Eskimo name recorded at Wainwright in 1956 by T. E. Taylor, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Orth was told in 1965 that "Napanik" is the name of the man who died at the mouth of the stream "long ago."

Places Near Napanik Creek
Lakes:

Takrak Lake,

Streams:

Avalitkok Creek, Napanik Creek,