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Saligvik Creek

Saligvik Creek

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 118 ft (35.97 m)
About

Flows NNE through Saligvik Valley, to the Kukpuk River, 1.9 mi SW of Angmakrok Mountain and 13.4 mi NE of Cape Thompson, Arctic Slope.

History of Saligvik Creek

Eskimo name reported in 1962 by personnel of Project Chariot as "Saleekvik." It was reported to mean "dodge an arrow" by W. O. Pruitt, University of Alaska.