History of Point Lookout

Named in 1868 by Commander R. W. Meade, U.S. Navy (USN), name published in 1869 on Hydrographic Chart 225. Probably so named because "a very dangerous reef awash at high water, extends off this point a mile and a half" (US Coast and Geoditic Survey, 1891, p. 168).

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Point Lookout

Sumdum,

Round Islets,

Thistle Ledge, Wood Spit,

Dry Bay, Holkham Bay, Last Chance Harbor, Sand Bay, Sanford Cove, Sunset Cove, Williams Cove, Windham Bay,

Point Lookout, Point Hugh, Point Astley, Point Coke, Point Gambier, Point League, Grunt Point, Midway Point, Rock Point, Rocky Point, Point Windham,

Stephens Passage,

Gambier Island, Harbor Island, Midway Islands, Romp Island, Round Islet, Sumdum Island, Sunset Island,

K and D Mine,

Meigs Peak,

Libby Creek, Powers Creek,