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Sanigaruak Island

Sanigaruak Island

Quick Facts
Region:
  • North Slope
Nearest City:
Part of:
About

in Plover Is., 31 mi. SE of Barrow, Arctic Plain.

History of Sanigaruak Island

Eskimo name referring to the "crazy" or crosswise manner in which the island lies. It trends SW-NE rather than the normal NW-SE direction.

Places Near Sanigaruak Island
Bays:

Kurgorak Bay,

Capes:

Black Head, Christie Point,

Channels:

Dease Inlet, Sanigaruak Pass,

Islands:

Martin Island, Sanigaruak Island, Tiny Island,