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Cape Yakataga

Cape Yakataga

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Valdez-Cordova (CA)
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 20 ft (6.1 m)
About

population 48, at Cape Yakataga, on N coast of Gulf of Alaska, 25 mi. WNW of Icy Cape, Chugach Mts.

History of Cape Yakataga

Local name reported in 1904 by G. C. Martin, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The Indian name "Yakataga" is said to mean "canoe road" because of two reefs forming a canoe passage to the village. A post office was established here in 1935.