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
Tagagawik River is located in Alaska
Tagagawik River
Location of the mouth of the Tagagawik River in Alaska
Location
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
DistrictYukon–Koyukuk Census Area, Northwest Arctic Borough
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationYukon–Koyukuk Census Area
 • coordinates65°23′01″N 159°12′14″W / 65.38361°N 159.20389°W / 65.38361; -159.20389[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 / 66.46444°N 159.00972°W / 66.46444; -159.00972[1]
Length85 mi (137 km)[2]

Its Inuit name was first reported in 1886 by U.S. Navy Lieutenant George M. 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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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Tagagawik River". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. March 31, 1981. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e Orth, Donald J.; United States Geological Survey (1971) [1967]. Dictionary of Alaska Place Names: Geological Survey Professional Paper 567 (PDF). University of Alaska Fairbanks. p. 940. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2013. Retrieved September 17, 2013. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |agency= ignored (help)