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The Tagagawik River is a stream, 85 miles (137 km) long, in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Alaska.[2] It flows generally north and joins the Selawik River approximately 30 miles (48 km) south east of the village of Selawik.[2]

Tagagawik River
Location of the mouth of the Tagagawik River in Alaska
Location
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
DistrictYukonKoyukuk Census Area, Northwest Arctic Borough
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationYukon–Koyukuk Census Area
  coordinates65°23′01″N 159°12′14″W[1]
Mouththe Selawik River
  location
30 miles (48 km) south east of Selawik, Northwest Arctic Borough
  coordinates
66°27′52″N 159°00′35″W[1]
Length85 mi (137 km)[2]

Its Inuit name was first reported in 1886 by U.S. Navy Lieutenant Stoney, which he spelled as "Tag-gag-a-wik".[1][2] The name appeared on a map in 1900.[1][2]


See also



References


  1. "Tagagawik River". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. March 31, 1981. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  2. Orth, Donald J.; United States Geological Survey (1971) [1967]. Dictionary of Alaska Place Names: Geological Survey Professional Paper 567 (PDF). University of Alaska Fairbanks. United States Government Printing Office. p. 940. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2013. Retrieved September 17, 2013.

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[de] Tagagawik River

Der Tagagawik River ist ein linker Nebenfluss des Selawik River im Nordwesten Alaskas.
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