Information About

Besboro Island

Besboro Island

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Nome (CA)
Nearest City:
Length:
  • 0.2 mi (0.32 km)
Elevation:
  • 814 ft (248.11 m)
About

in Norton Sound, 11 mi. W of the mainland 2nd 38 mi. SW of Christmas Mtn., Nulato Hills. 1042 feet long.

History of Besboro Island

Named on September 12, 1778 by Captain James Cook (1785, v. 2, p. 479), Royal Navy (RN), who published it as "Besborough Island."

Places Near Besboro Island
Cities:

Shaktoolik,

Islands:

Besboro Island,