Description
Bear Creek is located flows SW to North Fork Hess Creek, 15 mi. N of Livengood, Yukon- Tanana High.
History
Local name reported in 1902 by Lieutenant Hjalmar Erickson, USA, and published by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) (Prindle, 1905, pl. 16). In 1902 it is shown joining Grouse Creek to form East Fork Hess Creek. However in 1916, it is shown on a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) map flowing to North Fork Hess Creek.