Information About

Chalkyitsik

Quick Facts

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Location

66 ° 39' 15.998" N,
143 ° 43' 19.999" W

Region

Yukon-Koyukuk (CA)

Nearest City

Circle

Elevation

528 ft (160.93 m)

Chalkyitsik in Detail.

About

population 57, on left bank of Black River, 4 mi. N of Ohtig Lake and 45 mi. NE of Fort Yukon, Yukon Flats.

History

Tranjik-kutchin Indian name reported to mean "to fish with a hook, at the mouth of the creek." The village was known as "Fishhook," primarily among nonnatives.

Topo Maps

Black River (1951), Black River (1956), Black River (1956), Black River (1956), Black River (1956), Black River (1956), Black River (1956), Black River (1956), Black River (1956), Black River (1956), Black River C-6 (1956), Black River C-6 (1956), Black River C-6 (1956), Black River (1964),
Places Near Chalkyitsik
Hills:

Tsoktui Hill,

Lakes:

Big Timber Lake, Cabin Lake, Chahalie Lake, Chalkyitsik Slough, Chatritt Lake, Jokoei Lake, Loon Lake, Marten Lake, Mud Lake, Ohtig Lake, Rock Lake, Schrader Lake, Small Timber Lake, Vunle Lakes, Waterfall Lake, Waterfall Lake, Willow Lake,

Streams:

Sixmile Slough,

Streams:

Black River Slough, Fishhook Creek,

Cities:

Chalkyitsik,