Information About

Ninngolik Valley

Ninngolik Valley

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 607 ft (185.01 m)
About

extends N along Chandler River from junc. of Ayiyak and Jiksikpuk Rivers, Brooks Range.

History of Ninngolik Valley

Eskimo name obtained at Anaktuvuk Pass in 1956 by T. E. Taylor, U. S. Geological Survey (USGS); it means "has cottonwood [ningok]."

Places Near Ninngolik Valley
Areas:

North Slope,

Cliffs:

Paunagaktuk Bluff,

Mountains:

Ayiyak Mesa, Natvatchiak Hill,

Ridges:

Grandstand Ridge,

Rivers:

Ayiyak River, Siksikpuk River,

Valleys:

Ningolik Valley, Ninngolik Valley,