Information About

Rugged Island

Rugged Island

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Kenai Peninsula
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 778 ft (237.13 m)
About

at junction of Resurrection Bay and Harding Gateway, 19 mi. S of Seward, Chugach Mts.

History of Rugged Island

Named by Board on Geographic Names (BGN) after a proposal to name it "Baker Island" in honor of Marcus Baker was rejected.