Agiak Lagoon
Agiak Lagoon is a lake in North Slope Borough, Alaska, in the United States.[1]
| Agiak Lagoon | |
|---|---|
| Location | North Slope Borough, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 68°55′N 164°30′W |
| Type | Lake |
| Surface elevation | 3 feet (0.91 m) |
The name Agiak, derived from an Eskimo word meaning "file", was applied to the lagoon because it contains a bar which resembles a file.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Agiak Lagoon
- Geological Survey (U.S.) (1960). Geological Survey Professional Paper. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 52.
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