History of Kresta Point

This cape was called "M(ys) Kresta," meaning "Cape Cross" (Tebenkov, 1852, map 30). Baker (1906, p. 469), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), calls it "Northwest Shoulder" and reports this name as being given by the North Pacific Exploring Expedition of 1854-55.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Kresta Point

Abraham Bay, Amna Bay, Earle Cove, Etienne Bay, Matach Bay, West Arm Nevidiskov Bay, Wrangell Cove,

Cape Wrangell, Chuniksak Point, Kresta Point, Mikhail Point,

Etienne Head,

Peaked Island,

Earle Lake, Etienne Lake,

Etienne Pass,

Wrangell Range,

Abraham River, Earle River, Little Abraham River,

Chuniksak Creek, Nevidiskov Creek,

Abraham Valley,