Description

Jussila Creek is located flows SW to Noyes Slough, 2 mi. NW of Fairbanks, Tanana Low.

History

Named for Yrjo Henry Jussila, a homesteader in the area. Jussila was born in Aberdeen, Wash., in 1907 and in his youth came to Alaska where he was employed by The Alaska RR. He died in Arizona in 1948. The name is of Finnish origin and means "John's place." The name was published in 1955 by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

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