Information About

Skagul Island

Quick Facts

Region:

Aleutians West (CA)

Nearest City:

Adak

Part of:

Delarof Islands

Elevation:

39 ft (11.89 m)

About

Delarof Islands., Aleutian Islands.

History of Skagul Island

Aleut name published as "Skakhoul Ile" which, with Ogliuga island, constituted the Delarof Islands, according to Captain Lutke (1836, p. 323), Imperial Russian Navy (IRN). The adopted form was used by Captain Tebenkov (1852, map 28), Imperial Russian Navy (IRN) as "O(strov) Skagul," or "Skagul Island."

Found on the following Topo Maps

Gareloi Island (1951), Gareloi Island (1951), Gareloi Island (1951), Gareloi Island (1951), Gareloi Island (1954), Gareloi Island (1954), Gareloi Island (1954), Gareloi Island (1954), Gareloi Island (1954), Gareloi Island (1954),

Places Near Skagul Island

Bays:

Hayux, Kuuguusix, Qaxsadax,

Capes:

Buukuchum-yaaga, Chikisas, Hiichaakam Yaaga, Kaadax,

Channels:

Ogliuga Pass, Sea Otter Pass, Skagul Pass,

Islands:

Haadgux, Hmatax, Kavalga Island, Ogliuga Island, Skagul Island, Tag Islands, Ugidak Island,

Mountains:

Mount Gareloi,