Information About

Wolf Rock

Quick Facts

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Location

55 ° 1' 14.999" N,
133 ° 29' 15" W

Region

Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA)

Nearest City

Craig

Wolf Rock in Detail.

About

in Pacific Ocean, 13 mi. W of Dall I., Alex. Arch.

History

Named in 1794 by Captain George Vancouver, Royal Navy (RN). In 1774-1779, the Spaniards called the island "Isla Rasa" meaning "flat island," and in 1788, Captain John Meares called it "Forrester's Island." It was called "Isla Algives" by Don Juan de la Bodega y Quadra about August 1, 1779.

Topo Maps

Craig A-5 (1948), Craig A-5 (1948), Craig A-5 (1948), Craig (1952), Craig (1952), Craig (1952), Craig (1952), Craig (1957), Craig (1957), Craig (1957),

Places Near Wolf Rock

Areas:

Cape Horn Rocks, North Rocks,

Bays:

Arena Cove, Eagle Harbor, Wood Cove,

Capes:

Cape Felix, Lontana Point,

Islands:

Butler Rock, Lowrie Island, Sangao Island, Sea Lion Rock, Wolf Rock,