Information About

Murphy Bay

Murphy Bay

Region:

Nome (CA)

Nearest City:

Gambell

About

Between Iwoonut Point and Southwest Cape, in the SW part of Saint Lawrence Island.

History of Murphy Bay

Named for Edward Dennis Murphy, Jr. who lost his life there on a Navy scientific expedition in 1953.

Found on the following Topo Maps

St Lawrence (1948), St Lawrence (1948), St Lawrence (1948), St Lawrence (1948), St Lawrence (1948),

Places Near Murphy Bay

Bays:

Boxer Bay, Murphy Bay, Siteeluk Bay,

Capes:

Evghinak Point, Iwoonut Point, Singikpak Point, Southwest Cape, Taveeluk Point,

Hills:

Oklighiat Hill, Oongayuk Hill, Yaghmelngak Mountain,

Mountains:

Ivekan Mountain, Poovookpuk Mountain,

Mountain Ranges:

Mamagnak Mountains, Poovoot Range,

Rivers:

Boxer River, Okok River,

Streams:

Koopangoomuk Creek, Wanmayee Creek,

Valleys:

Keelaghnuk Valley,