Information About

Maknik Lagoon

Quick Facts

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Location

63 ° 11' 12.998" N,
169 ° 9' 15.998" W

Region

Nome (CA)

Nearest City

Savoonga

Maknik Lagoon in Detail.

About

E-W trending lagoon on the S coast of Laint Lawrence Island, 11 mi E of Apavawook Cape.

History

Eskimo name recommended by the Gambell village council and reported in 1949 by Major H. B. Allen, U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF).

Places Near Maknik Lagoon
Bays:

Seepanpak Inlet,

Beaches:

Nivalghat Beach, Salghat Beach,

Capes:

Kangighsak Point, Kitnagak Point,

Hills:

Gudrum Mountain,

Lakes:

Maknik Lagoon, Seepanpak Lagoon,

Mountain Ranges:

Kinipaghulghat Mountains,

Streams:

Egans Creek,