Noatak, located 70 miles north of the Arctic Circle and west of the Noatak National Preserve, is the only settlement along the Noatak River. In the early 19th century, Noatak was established as a hunting and fishing camp; subsistence activities remain central to the culture and economy today.

Noatak (Inupiaq: Nuataaq) is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Northwest Arctic Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. The population was 570 at the 2020 census, up from 514 in 2010. It is served by Noatak Airport.

Noatak, or Nautaaq in Inupiaq, is 55 miles north of Kotzebue and 70 miles north of the Arctic Circle. It is located on the west bank of the Noatak River, one of the largest “totally unspoiled” rivers in the United States.

Oct 2, 2024 · Explore the backcountry by camping and hiking in Noatak National Preserve's expansive wilderness. The rivers of Noatak National Preserve weave together a stunning tapestry of Alaska's wilderness. Flanked by the Delong and Baird mountains of the Brooks Range, the river offers 280 miles of superlative wilderness float-trip opportunities.

Noatak, Alaska, is a small Inupiat Eskimo village with a population of around 500 residents. It is located near the Noatak River and is surrounded by the Noatak National Preserve. Subsistence activities such as fishing, hunting, and gathering are central to the community’s culture and economy, reflecting their deep cultural ties to the land.

Apr 12, 2023 · The Noatak River is one of the longest designated Wild Rivers in Alaska. Entirely above the Arctic Circle, it traverses alpine tundra, rolls through canyons and over plains, and ends up in a flat coastal delta where it drains into Kotzebue Sound.

Noatak National Preserve, in the western Brooks Range, encompasses over 250 miles of the Noatak River and protects the largest untouched mountain-ringed river basin in the United States. Recognizing the value of this vast wilderness, the preserve has been named an international Biosphere Reserve.

Noatak, located in the vast and rugged landscape of Alaska, is best known for its breathtaking natural beauty and the traditional lifestyle of its indigenous Iñupiat community. It sits along the Noatak River, within the boundaries of the Noatak National Preserve, which is celebrated for its pristine wilderness and opportunities for outdoor ...

History of Noatak. Eskimo village listed by Ivan Petroff in the 1880 Census as "Noatagamute," i.e. "Noatak (River) people." The population was 121 in 1910; 164 in 1920; 212 in 1930; 336 in 1939; and 326 in 1950. The Noatak post office was established in 1940 (Ricks, 1965, p. 46).

Noatak National Preserve is a United States National Preserve in northwestern Alaska that was established to protect the Noatak River Basin. The Noatak River system, located just north of the Arctic Circle, is thought to be the last remaining complete river system in the United States that has not been altered by human activities.