Information About

Nizki Island

Quick Facts

Region:

Aleutians West (CA)

Nearest City:

Atka

Part of:

Semichi Islands

About

middle island of Semichi Islands., Aleutian Islands.

History of Nizki Island

Derived from Russian word (Nizkiy) meaning "low" and probably given by the U.S. Army; published by Army Map Service (AMS) in 1943. The island was shown in 1956 as "Oubeloi" by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Found on the following Topo Maps

Attu (1952), Attu (1952), Attu (1952), Attu (1953), Attu (1953), Attu (1953), Attu (1953), Attu (1953), Attu (1953),

Places Near Nizki Island

Archipelagos:

Semichi Islands,

Bays:

Alcan Harbor, Nizki Cove, Skoot Cove,

Beaches:

Fox Beach,

Channels:

Shemya Pass,

Cliffs:

Alaid Head,

Islands:

Alaid Island, Hammerhead Island, Lotus Island, Nizki Island, Shemya Island,

Mountains:

Southwest Peak,

Mountain Passes:

Shemya Pass,

Streams:

Diehm Creek,