Information About

Comfort Point

Quick Facts

Open in The Map Comfort Point on The Map

Location

70 ° 36' 0" N,
152 ° 18' 0" W

Region

North Slope

Nearest City

Nuiqsut

Elevation

20 ft (6.1 m)

Comfort Point in Detail.

About

on W shore of Harrison Bay, 13 mi. S of Cape Halkett, Arctic Plain

History

Named by Dease and Simpson, July 24, 1837 (Simpson, Thomas, 1843, p. 131), "In gratitude for these seasonable enjoyments (comforts)."

Topo Maps

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Places Near Comfort Point
Bays:

Harrison Bay,

Capes:

Cape Halkett, Comfort Point,

Streams:

Garry Creek,