History of Puffin Island

Named in 1826 by Captain Beechey (1831, p. 255), Royal Navy (RN). He wrote, "Detached from Chamisso there is a steep rock which by way of distinction we named Puffin Island." The horned puffin is one of the most abundant Alaskan sea birds.

Found on the following Topo Maps

Places Near Puffin Island

Spafarief Bay,

Choris Peninsula, Point Garnet,

Chamisso Anchorage,

Chamisso Island, Puffin Island,

Kirk Creek, Minnehaha Creek,

Kiwalik,