Hogatza River

Hogatza River
Location of the mouth of the Hogatza River in Alaska
Location
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
DistrictNorthwest Arctic Borough, YukonKoyukuk Census Area
Physical characteristics
SourceGates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
  locationnear the Continental Divide in the Helpmejack Hills, Northwest Arctic Borough
  coordinates66°56′47″N 154°12′39″W / 66.94639°N 154.21083°W / 66.94639; -154.21083
  elevation1,638 ft (499 m)
MouthKoyukuk River
  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 / 65.99889; -155.39750
  elevation
207 ft (63 m)
Length120 mi (190 km)

The Hogatza River (KoyukonHʉgaadzaat No’; Iñupiaq: Kuuġuqpak or Haukaatchiatnaaq) is a 120-mile (190 km) tributary of the Koyukuk River in the U.S. state of Alaska. Beginning in the Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, it flows generally southwest to meet the larger river west of Hughes. The river's name is from the Koyukon language, but the meaning is uncertain.