Information About

Skimo Creek

Quick Facts

Region:

North Slope

Nearest City:

Anaktuvuk Pass

Elevation:

2251 ft (686.1 m)

About

flows to Tiglukpuk Creek, 14 mi. N of Anaktuvuk Pass, Brooks Range

History of Skimo Creek

So named in 1950 by W.W. Patton and A.S. Keller, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), because "A small band of Eskimos (sic) were camped on this creek when the field party was in the area. Skimo is derived from the word Eskimo."

Found on the following Topo Maps

Chandler Lake (1956), Chandler Lake (1956), Chandler Lake (1956), Chandler Lake (1956), Chandler Lake (1956), Chandler Lake (1956), Chandler Lake (1956), Chandler Lake (1956), Chandler Lake (1964), Chandler Lake B-4 (1987), Chandler Lake B-4 SE (2016),

Places Near Skimo Creek

Cities:

Anaktuvuk Pass,

Fictional Places:

Rescue,

Lakes:

Eleanor Lake, Natvakruak Lake,

Mountains:

Nunamuit Mountain, Soakpak Mountain,

Mountain Passes:

Anaktuvuk Pass,

Streams:

Confusion Creek, Contact Creek, Encampment Creek, Firestone Creek, Inukpasugruk Creek, Skimo Creek, Tiglukpuk Creek,