Quick Facts
In the W part of the S coast of Saint Lawrence Island, formed by a spur of the Poovoot Range and the E limit of Boaxer Bay, 3 mi. W of Southwest Cape and 33 mi. SE of Gambell.
HistoryEskimo name often written "Aikhwunat," but without a known meaning. Name was reported in 1944 by a survivor of a village once located at Southwest Cape.
Boxer Bay, Murphy Bay, Siteeluk Bay,
Capes:Bunnell Cape, Evghinak Point, Iwoonut Point, Southwest Cape, Taveeluk Point,
Hills:Oklighiat Hill, Oongayuk Hill, Yaghmelngak Mountain,
Mountains:Ivekan Mountain, Poovookpuk Mountain,
Mountain Ranges:Mamagnak Mountains, Poovoot Range,
Rivers:Streams:Koopangoomuk Creek, Wanmayee Creek,
Valleys: