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Helm Rock

Helm Rock

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Region:
  • Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA)
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in Sumner Strait, 1.3 mi. NW of village of Point Baker, off N coast of Prince of Wales I., Alex. Arch.

History of Helm Rock

Named in the late 1880's by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) for Lieutenant James M. Helm, U.S. Navy (USN), commander of the Coast Survey steamer McArthur, who made surveys in this vicinity in 1886.