History of Mikhail Point

Named for Captain Mikhail Dmitrievich Tebenkov, 1831-50, early explorer of the North Pacific, director of the Russian American Company and Governor of Russian America from 1845-50. Shown as "Portage Point" on a manuscript map by L. M. Turner in the 1880's. The name "Michael Point," was proposed in 1938 by U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office and was subsequently approved as "Mikhail Point" by Board on Geographic Names (BGN).

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Mikhail 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,