Angoyakvik Pass, Alaska, United States

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Angoyakvik Pass is a gap located in North Slope county Alaska in the United States of America. It is at 69.1216667 latitude and -154.4830556 longitude. Angoyakvik Pass is at an elevation of 267 ft (876 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Ikpikpuk River A-3".

Description

E of Knifeblade Ridge, 15 mi. SE of head of Ikpikpuk River, Arctic Slope;

History

Eskimo name; originally applied to a hill at the head of September Creek but now applied to the pass just west of the hill. This name was reported to mean "place where the enemy is," but it may also mean "hunting place."

Location Details

Type of Place:Gap
Latitude:69.1216667
Longitude:-154.4830556
Elevation:267 ft / 876 m
County:North Slope
USGS Map Name:Ikpikpuk River A-3

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