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| The '''Killik River''', which has its headwaters in the northern portion of ] and flows north on to the property of ], is a ] on the North Slope of the central ] in ].<ref>USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Accessed Aug 20, 2007.</ref> The ] is a tributary of the ], with which it merges south of ]. It arises in the ], in the vicinity of ] at about N 67° 46.5', and flows through a broad, U-shaped valley. The direction of flow initially is to the northwest, then bending approximately 90° to the northeast before heading generally north at about N 68° 56' and W 154° 12'. North of the Park boundary the river's course runs through the foothills of the ] and on to the coastal plain. | |||
| | name = Killik River | |||
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| | pushpin_map_caption= Location of the mouth of the Killik River in Alaska | |||
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| | subdivision_name4 = ], ] | |||
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| | length = {{convert|105|mi|km|abbr=on}}<ref name="gnis"/> | |||
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| | source1 = Confluence of April and Kakivilak creeks | |||
| | source1_location = ], ], ] | |||
| | source1_coordinates= {{coord|67|46|09|N|154|32|54|W|display=inline}}<ref name="gnis">{{cite web | work = Geographic Names Information System| publisher = United States Geological Survey | date = January 1, 2000| url = {{gnis3|1404692}} | title = Killik River| accessdate = September 5, 2013}}</ref> | |||
| | source1_elevation = {{convert|4863|ft|abbr=on}}<ref name="source">Source elevation derived from ] search using GNIS source coordinates.</ref> | |||
| | mouth = ] | |||
| | mouth_location = {{convert|52|mi|km}} southwest of ], ] | |||
| | mouth_coordinates = {{coord|69|00|26|N|153|54|35|W|display=inline,title}}<ref name="gnis"/> | |||
| | mouth_elevation = {{convert|548|ft|abbr=on}}<ref name="gnis"/> | |||
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| The '''Killik River'''{{Pronunciation-needed}} is a {{convert|105|mi|km|adj=on}} tributary of the ] in the ] of ].<ref name="gnis"/> It begins in the northern portion of ] and flows north onto property of the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lands|url=http://www.asrc.com/Lands/Pages/default.aspx|publisher=Arctic Slope Regional Corporation|year=2013|accessdate=September 5, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130828060159/http://www.asrc.com/Lands/Pages/default.aspx|archive-date=August 28, 2013|url-status=dead}} A clickable ] (PDF) map filed under "Land Access" shows the private lands along the Killik River.</ref> | |||
| Major tributaries of the ] are ] and ], both of which approach the ] from the southeast. North of ], tributary streams, such as ] and ], flow predominantly through short, narrow, V-shaped valleys. Numerous changes of the river's course within this valley have left behind a large number of lakes, as well as gravelbars and sandbars. The ] in the ] valley appears to be dominated by copious stretches of ] (betula nana), and ]s, with large expanses of ] and ]. | |||
| The river's headwaters are near Survey Pass in the ] on the north slope of the central ], and the ] is south of Angoyakvik Pass.<ref name="DeLorme">{{cite book|title=Alaska Atlas & Gazetteer|publisher=DeLorme|location=Yarmouth, Maine|page=136|edition=7th|year=2010|isbn=978-0-89933-289-5}}</ref> The direction of the headwaters stream is northwest at first, then sharply northeast before April and Easter creeks enter from the ] slightly north of the ] boundary.<ref name="DeLorme"/> The river continues northeast for much of its course until it turns northwest again on the lower reaches after receiving the Okokmilaga River from the ].<ref name="DeLorme"/> | |||
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| Major tributaries of the Killik are April and Easter creeks, as well as the Okokmilaga.<ref name="DeLorme"/> North of Easter Creek, tributary streams, such as Aniakvik Creek and Nigaktukvik Creek, flow predominantly through short, narrow, V-shaped valleys. | |||
| ⚫ | ==References== | ||
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| The ] flows down a U-shaped glacial valley containing lakes, sand dunes, ]s, and alpine ].<ref name= | |||
| "Trails">{{cite web|title=Killik River: Barrow Alaska Whitewater Kayaking Routes|url=http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=CGA013-003|publisher=Trails.com|accessdate=September 5, 2013}}</ref> This valley, about {{convert|2|mi|km|0}} wide initially, widens to between {{convert|3|and|5|mi|km|0}} on the lower reaches, and the river becomes ].<ref name="Trails"/> Copious stretches of ] (betula nana), and ]s, with large expanses of ] and ]s dominate the tundra. | |||
| ⚫ | The Killik is fed largely by precipitation and snow melt, and hence its waters are relatively clear of the sediment that characterizes glacial streams. | ||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| *] | *] | ||
| ⚫ | ==References== | ||
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| Killik River | |
|---|---|
  Location of the mouth of the Killik River in Alaska | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Borough | North Slope, Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Confluence of April and Kakivilak creeks |
| • location | Gates of the Arctic National Park, Brooks Range, Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area |
| • coordinates | 67°46′09″N 154°32′54″W / 67.76917°N 154.54833°W / 67.76917; -154.54833 |
| • elevation | 4,863 ft (1,482 m) |
| Mouth | Colville River |
| • location | 52 miles (84 km) southwest of Umiat, North Slope Borough |
| • coordinates | 69°00′26″N 153°54′35″W / 69.00722°N 153.90972°W / 69.00722; -153.90972 |
| • elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Length | 105 mi (169 km) |
The Killik River is a 105-mile (169 km) tributary of the Colville River in the U.S. state of Alaska. It begins in the northern portion of Gates of the Arctic National Park and flows north onto property of the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation.
The river's headwaters are near Survey Pass in the Endicott Mountains on the north slope of the central Brooks Range, and the river mouth is south of Angoyakvik Pass. The direction of the headwaters stream is northwest at first, then sharply northeast before April and Easter creeks enter from the right slightly north of the North Slope Borough boundary. The river continues northeast for much of its course until it turns northwest again on the lower reaches after receiving the Okokmilaga River from the right.
Major tributaries of the Killik are April and Easter creeks, as well as the Okokmilaga. North of Easter Creek, tributary streams, such as Aniakvik Creek and Nigaktukvik Creek, flow predominantly through short, narrow, V-shaped valleys.
The main stem flows down a U-shaped glacial valley containing lakes, sand dunes, lateral moraines, and alpine tundra. This valley, about 2 miles (3 km) wide initially, widens to between 3 and 5 miles (5 and 8 km) on the lower reaches, and the river becomes braided. Copious stretches of dwarf birch (betula nana), and sedges, with large expanses of sedge bogs and tussocks dominate the tundra.
The Killik is fed largely by precipitation and snow melt, and hence its waters are relatively clear of the sediment that characterizes glacial streams.
See also
References
- ^ "Killik River". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. January 1, 2000. Retrieved September 5, 2013.
- Source elevation derived from Google Earth search using GNIS source coordinates.
- "Lands". Arctic Slope Regional Corporation. 2013. Archived from the original on August 28, 2013. Retrieved September 5, 2013. A clickable Portable Document Format (PDF) map filed under "Land Access" shows the private lands along the Killik River.
- ^ Alaska Atlas & Gazetteer (7th ed.). Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme. 2010. p. 136. ISBN 978-0-89933-289-5.
- ^ "Killik River: Barrow Alaska Whitewater Kayaking Routes". Trails.com. Retrieved September 5, 2013.