History of Joe Guay Island

Locally named for Joseph Guay, a "sourdough" who had a cabin on the lower end of the island, according to a 1916 manuscript map by William Yanert (Stuck, 1917, map facing p. 122). This end of the island is now separated by "New Cutoff," a channel in the Yukon River.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Joe Guay Island

New Cutoff,

George Meadow,

Joe Guay Island, Whirlpool Island,

Annie Lake, Argo Bill Lake, Big Lake, Elbow Lake, George Lake, Greenhorn Lake, Island Lake, Ninemile Lake, Pitka Lake, Twin Lakes,

Bear Creek,

Fish Slough, Joe Guay Slough,

Beaver Creek, Beaver Slough, Fish Creek, Whirlpool Slough,

Chandalar Trail,

Beaver,