Information About

Hawkins Island

Hawkins Island

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Valdez-Cordova (CA)
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 1181 ft (359.97 m)
About

S of Orca Bay, N of Hinchinbrook I., 2 mi. W of Cordova, Chugach Mts. 22 miles long.

History of Hawkins Island

Examined by James Johnstone (Vancouver's party) on June 5, 1794, and named by Captain George Vancouver, (Wagner, 1937, p. 391), Royal Navy (RN). It was called "Isla de Colpas" by Don Ignacio Arteaga on July 20, 1779.