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Vulcan Point

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Location

54 ° 4' 32.002" N,
165 ° 48' 52.999" W

Region

Aleutians East

Nearest City

Akutan

Elevation

289 ft (88.09 m)

Vulcan Point in Detail.

About

on S coast of Akutan I., in Krenitzin Islands., Fox Islands., Aleutian Islands.

History

Named in 1888 by U.S. Bureau of Fisheries (USBF). The name is derived from adjacent Arana Bay, which was originally called Vulcan Cove by U.S. Bureau of Fisheries (USBF).

Topo Maps

Unimak (1951), Unimak (1951), Unimak (1951), Unimak (1951), Unimak (1951), Unimak (1951), Unimak (1951), Unimak (1958), Unimak A-6 (1989),

Places Near Vulcan Point

Bays:

Aatqaayang, Akutan Bay, Akutan Harbor, Almigin, Anigaaxsix, Broad Bight, Cascade Bight, Chixchan-qala, Green Bight, Hot Springs Bay, Iikux, Inqim-qala, Lost Harbor, Open Bight, Sandy Cove, Sarana Bay, Sisxim-nuugii, Surf Bay, Ugadigdax,

Beaches:

Sanagan,

Capes:

Akun Head, Akutan Point, Angiididax, Asugax, Battery Point, Cape Morgan, North Head, Ridge Point, Saamkax, Saxtusix, Talus Point, Usmichix, Vulcan Point, Yagiilux,

Channels:

Akun Strait,

Cities:

Akutan,

Dams:

Akutan Power Dam, Akutan Water Supply Dam,

Hills:

Ayagaa Tunutux,

Islands:

Akutan Island, Race Rocks, Swirl Rock,

Mountains:

Akutan Peak, Flat Top Peak, Mount Gilbert,