Information About

Tag Islands

Quick Facts

Region:

Aleutians West (CA)

Nearest City:

Adak

About

2.5 mi. S of Skagul Islands., Delarof Islands., Aleutian Islands.

History of Tag Islands

Aleut name published as "O(strov) Tagachalugis," or "Tagachalugis Island" by Captain Tebenkov (1852, map 28), which refers to the largest island. This and other long variants were shortened to "Tag Islands" by Board on Geographic Names (BGN) recommendation.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Gareloi Island (1951), Gareloi Island (1951), Gareloi Island (1951), Gareloi Island (1951), Gareloi Island (1954), Gareloi Island (1954), Gareloi Island (1954), Gareloi Island (1954), Gareloi Island (1954), Gareloi Island (1954),

Places Near Tag Islands

Bays:

Hayux, Kuuguusix, Qaxsadax,

Capes:

Buukuchum-yaaga, Chikisas, Hiichaakam Yaaga, Kaadax,

Channels:

Ogliuga Pass, Sea Otter Pass, Skagul Pass,

Islands:

Haadgux, Hmatax, Ogliuga Island, Skagul Island, Tag Islands, Ugidak Island,