Description
Skimo Creek is located flows to Tiglukpuk Creek, 14 mi. N of Anaktuvuk Pass, Brooks Range
History
So named in 1950 by W.W. Patton and A.S. Keller, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), because "A small band of Eskimos (sic) were camped on this creek when the field party was in the area. Skimo is derived from the word Eskimo."