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‘Nazi Creek’ in Alaska Gets a New Name After More Than 70 Years
German soldiers never stepped foot on the speck of land at the far end of the Aleutian Islands during World War II, but the ...
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Alaska’s ‘Nazi Creek’ is no more, as federal geographic names board approves traditional alternative
Its new name is Kaxchim Chiĝanaa, meaning either “gizzard creek” or “creek or river belonging to gizzard island” in Unangam ...
Alaska is finally getting rid of 'Nazi Creek' and other offensive names on maps
The renamed sites include a mile-long stream formerly known as “ Nazi Creek ” and a nearby summit previously bearing a ...
Alaska’s ‘Nazi Creek’ renamed to honour Indigenous heritage
Federal officials on Thursday unanimously approved the renaming of two natural features on Alaska’s Little Kiska Island, removing World War II-era names considered offensive and replacing them with ...
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Naming board to weigh erasing ‘Nazi Creek’ in Alaska
Alaska’s Nazi Creek and Nip Hill now appear to be close to their expiration dates, as the federal board responsible for ...
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Alaska’s ‘Nazi Creek’ renamed to honour Indigenous heritage
The US Board on Geographic Names has approved the renaming of ‘Nazi Creek’ and a nearby hill on Little Kiska Island, with names in Indigenous Unangax̂ language. Friday, Jul 11, 2025.