Information About

Aniakchak Crater

Aniakchak Crater

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Lake and Peninsula
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 1355 ft (413 m)
About

crater, 6 mi. in diameter, on Alaska Peninsula, 41 mi. NNE of Chignik, Aleutian Range

History of Aniakchak Crater

Discovered and named in 1922 by R. H. Sargent and W. R. Smith, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); name probably derived from Aniakchak Bay.

Places Near Aniakchak Crater
Craters:

Aniakchak Crater,

Lakes:

Surprise Lake,

Mountains:

Aniakchak Peak, Black Nose, Half Cone, Vent Mountain,

Mountain Passes:

The Gates,

Ridges:

The Garden Wall,

Streams:

Cub Creek, Rainbow Creek, Shoe Creek, Waterfall Creek, Wind Creek,