History of Kineeghit Point

Eskimo name, of unknown meaning, recommended in 1949 for map use by the Savoonga village council. Alaska, reported the name "Cape Kinnit" in 1932 and Orth was told by local informants in 1965 that the name of the cliff there is "Kannit," which refers in meaning to the fact that the cliff is "near" the coast.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Kineeghit Point

Kiveepuk Bay, Koomlangeelkuk Bay, Ughkooleekuk Cove,

Eevwak Point, Kaghkusalik Point, Kineeghit Point, Koovukseluk Point, Savoonga Point, Tikugha Point,

Lyeel-ghit Cliff,

Nyghook Number Two Mount,

Muknuk River,

Kaklongegek Creek, Shiekuk Creek,