Information About

Cape Avinof

Cape Avinof

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Bethel (CA)
Nearest City:
About

4 mi. N of Anogok, 8 mi. S of Kipnuk; Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.

History of Cape Avinof

named in 1821 by Captain Lieutenant M. N. Vasiliev, Imperial Russian Navy (IRN), for Lieutenant Alexander Avinov, Imperial Russian Navy (IRN), a member of his party; published as "M(ys) Avinova," or "Cape Avinov," by Lieutenant Sarichev (1826, map 4), Imperial Russian Navy (IRN).

Places Near Cape Avinof
Cities:

Kinak,

Bays:

Kinak Bay,

Capes:

Cape Avinof,

Channels:

Etolin Strait,

Islands:

Kikegtek Island, Kwigluk Island, Pingurbek Island,

Rivers:

Kinak River, Kuguklik River,

Cities:

Anogok, Kipnuk,