Hogatza River
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CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
| Hogatza River | |
|---|---|
  Location of the mouth of the Hogatza River in Alaska | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| District | Northwest Arctic Borough, Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve |
| • location | near the Continental Divide in the Helpmejack Hills, Northwest Arctic Borough |
| • coordinates | 66°56′47″N 154°12′39″W / 66.94639°N 154.21083°W[1] |
| • elevation | 1,638 ft (499 m)[2] |
| Mouth | Koyukuk River[1] |
• location | 32 miles (51 km) west-southwest of Hughes, Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area |
• coordinates | 65°59′56″N 155°23′51″W / 65.99889°N 155.39750°W[1] |
• elevation | 207 ft (63 m)[1] |
| Length | 120 mi (190 km)[1] |
The Hogatza River (Koyukon: Hʉgaadzaat No’; Iñupiaq: Kuuġuqpak or Haukaatchiatnaaq) is a 120-mile (190 km) tributary of the Koyukuk River in the U.S. state of Alaska.[1] Beginning in the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, it flows generally southwest to meet the larger river west of Hughes.[3] The river's name is from the Koyukon language, but the meaning is uncertain.[4]
