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 | |
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![]() ![]() Location of the mouth of the Tagagawik River in Alaska | |
Location | |
Country | United States |
State | Alaska |
District | Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area, Northwest Arctic Borough |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area |
• coordinates | 65°23′01″N 159°12′14″W[1] |
Mouth | the Selawik River |
• location | 30 miles (48 km) south east of Selawik, Northwest Arctic Borough |
• coordinates | 66°27′52″N 159°00′35″W[1] |
Length | 85 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]
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