Information About

Kittiwake Head

Quick Facts

Open in The Map Kittiwake Head on The Map

Location

60 ° 30' 5" N,
173 ° 4' 14.999" W

Region

Bethel (CA)

Nearest City

Gambell

Kittiwake Head in Detail.

About

On the SW coast of Saint Matthew Island, 13.7 km (8.5 mi) SSW of Glory of Russia Cape.

History

Named for the red-legged kittiwake, a bird native to this area.

Topo Maps

St Matthew (1951), St Matthew (1951),
Places Near Kittiwake Head
Bars:

Arre Rocks, Elephant Rock,

Capes:

Bull Seal Point, Cape Hall, Glory of Russia Cape, Kittiwake Head,

Channels:

Sarichef Strait,

Islands:

Hall Island,