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Kugukpak Valley

Kugukpak Valley

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 148 ft (45.11 m)
About

formed by Kuropak Creek, 11 mi. SE of Point Thompson, Arctic Slope

History of Kugukpak Valley

Eskimo name meaning "big gorge"; so called because the ravine's walls are fairly steep with few breaks in them. Name reported in 1966 by E. S. Burch.