History of Cross Bay

Named in 1901 by J. J. Gilbert, U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS). seen on that day (Holy Cross Day) so marked in our calendar" (1785, v. 2, p. 345-346). The name was published by the Russians (Tebenkov, 1852, map 8) as "Mys Kresta" meaning "Cape Cross."

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Cross Bay

Seredka,

Krenitzin Islands,

Fathometer Reef,

Akun Bay, Chimney Cove, Cross Bay, Easy Cove, Green Bight, Helianthus Cove, Little Bay, Lost Harbor, Seredka Bay, Surf Bay, Trident Bay, Yaagadgusix,

Sanagan, Slukam-tugumaga,

Agan, Akun Head, Avatanak Point, Billings Head, Cross Point, Jackass Point, Qugaxtaqan, Saamkax, Tanan-kadangin,

Akun Strait, Avatanak Strait, Rooto Strait,

Round Head,

Akun Island, Avatanak Island, Basalt Rock, Pinnacle Rock, Poa Island, Race Rocks, Rootok Island, Swirl Rock, Tangik Island, Tanginak Island,

Isxan, Kaasix,

Mount Gilbert,

Rootok Strait,