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Nigu River
Nigu River is located in Alaska
Nigu River
Location of the mouth of the Nigu River in Alaska
Country United States
State Alaska
Borough North Slope, Northwest Arctic
Physical characteristics
Main source Imakturok Pass
Brooks Range, Northwest Arctic Borough
67°52′09″N 155°17′15″W / 67.8691°N 155.2875°W / 67.8691; -155.2875
River mouth Etivluk River
25 miles (40 km) northwest of Howard Pass, North Slope Borough
68°32′27″N 156°27′12″W / 68.5408°N 156.4533°W / 68.5408; -156.4533
Length 70 mi (110 km)

The Nigu River is a river located in Alaska, one of the U.S. states. It is about 70 miles (110 km) long. This river is a branch, or tributary, of the Etivluk River.

About the Nigu River

The Nigu River is known for flowing through some of the most wild and untouched areas in northern Alaska. It's a place where nature is still very much in charge.

Where the Nigu River Starts and Ends

The Nigu River begins in the Brooks Range, a large mountain range in northern Alaska. It starts on the northern side of these mountains. This area is just west of a special protected place called Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve.

From its starting point, the Nigu River flows mostly towards the northwest. After traveling about 70 miles (110 km), it joins another river, the Etivluk River. This meeting point is about 25 miles (40 km) northwest of a spot known as Howard Pass.

A Remote Alaskan River

For its entire length, the Nigu River flows through very remote locations. These are places that are far from cities and towns. This makes the Nigu River an important part of Alaska's vast wilderness. It is a home for many wild animals and plants that thrive in such untouched environments.

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