Information About

Vulcan Point

Quick Facts

Region:

Aleutians East

Nearest City:

Akutan

Elevation:

289 ft (88.09 m)

About

on S coast of Akutan I., in Krenitzin Islands., Fox Islands., Aleutian Islands.

History of Vulcan Point

Named in 1888 by U.S. Bureau of Fisheries (USBF). The name is derived from adjacent Arana Bay, which was originally called Vulcan Cove by U.S. Bureau of Fisheries (USBF).

Found on the following Topo Maps

Unimak (1951), Unimak (1951), Unimak (1951), Unimak (1951), Unimak (1951), Unimak (1951), Unimak (1951), Unimak (1958), Unimak A-6 (1989),

Places Near Vulcan Point

Bays:

Aatqaayang, Akutan Bay, Akutan Harbor, Almigin, Anigaaxsix, Broad Bight, Cascade Bight, Chixchan-qala, Green Bight, Hot Springs Bay, Iikux, Inqim-qala, Lost Harbor, Open Bight, Sandy Cove, Sarana Bay, Sisxim-nuugii, Surf Bay, Ugadigdax,

Beaches:

Sanagan,

Capes:

Akun Head, Akutan Point, Angiididax, Asugax, Battery Point, Cape Morgan, North Head, Ridge Point, Saamkax, Saxtusix, Talus Point, Usmichix, Vulcan Point, Yagiilux,

Channels:

Akun Strait,

Cities:

Akutan,

Dams:

Akutan Power Dam, Akutan Water Supply Dam,

Hills:

Ayagaa Tunutux,

Islands:

Akutan Island, Race Rocks, Swirl Rock,

Mountains:

Akutan Peak, Flat Top Peak, Mount Gilbert,