West Kuparuk City is a fictional city that is part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. It is often mentioned in the context of debates surrounding oil drilling and exploration in the area. The name "Kuparuk" comes from the Kuparuk River, a major river in the region. While West Kuparuk City does not actually exist, there are real communities and oil operations in the region, such as the Kuparuk Oil Field and the nearby town of Deadhorse.