Alokut Point, Alaska, United States

About

Alokut Point is a cape located in North Slope county Alaska in the United States of America. It is at 68.875 latitude and -166.2055556 longitude. Alokut Point is at an elevation of 194 ft (636 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Point Hope D-2 OE W".

Description

on Chukchi Sea coast, 0.8 mi. S of Cape Lisburne, Arctic Slope

History

Eskimo name reported to mean jaw by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) in 1950; spelled Ak-loe-gook. Its present spelling was reported in 1955 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Location Details

Type of Place:Cape
Latitude:68.875
Longitude:-166.2055556
Elevation:194 ft / 636 m
County:North Slope
USGS Map Name:Point Hope D-2 OE W

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