History of Tangent Point

Thomas Simpson (1843, p. 145) wrote, August 2, 1837, "The land, soon turned sharply off to SSW, forming an acute angle, well termed Point Tangent." However, it appears on his chart as Tangent Point. Commander Maguire's map (Great Britain, 1854, facing p. 186) gives the Eskimo name "Maghi."

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Tangent Point

Fatigue Bay, Kurgorak Bay, McKay Inlet,

Black Head, Tangent Point,

Igalik Island, Kulgurak Island, Tulimanik Island,