Information About

Meruwtu Point

Quick Facts

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Location

63 ° 44' 56" N,
171 ° 38' 44.002" W

Region

Nome (CA)

Nearest City

Gambell

Meruwtu Point in Detail.

About

3.3 mi SE of Chibukak Point and 4 mi. SE of Gambell on N coast of Saint Lawrence Island.

History

Eskimo name reported in 1949 by Major H. B. Allen, U.S. Air Force (USAF); recorded in 1965 as "Merukhta" by Orth.

Topo Maps

St Lawrence (1948), St Lawrence (1948), St Lawrence (1948), St Lawrence (1948), St Lawrence (1948),
Places Near Meruwtu Point
Bays:

Akeftapak Bay, Dovelawik Bay, Kavalghak Bay, Kittilngook Bay, Tiflighak Bay,

Beaches:

Ningeehak Beach,

Capes:

Aghsit Point, Agtapuk Point, Chibukak Point, Kaghoopalik Point, Meruwtu Point, Nekeelit Point, Northwest Cape, Ooynik Point, Savukahuk Point, Shlokovik Point, Singik Point, Tategnak Point, Upapak Point, Vngyat Point,

Cities:

Gambell,

Cliffs:

Cape Kageehok, Niyghakpak Cliff,

Hills:

Marukta Mountain, Sevuokuk Mountain,

Lakes:

Aghnaghak Lagoon, Ninivahut Lake, Niyrakpak Lagoon, Troutman Lake,

Mountains:

Sevooghak Mountain,

Rivers:

Aghnuk River, Ikalooksik River, Kangik River,

Streams:

Akfayegak Creek, Ikoygak Creek, Kavalghak Creek, Kitnepaluk Creek,