Point Fortaleza, Alaska, United States
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Point Fortaleza is a cape located in Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA) county Alaska in the United States of America. It is at 55.2922222 latitude and -133.5947222 longitude. Point Fortaleza is at an elevation of 36 ft (118 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Craig B-5".
Description
Located at the S point of the entrance to Fortaleza Bay, on the SE coast of Baker Island, Alex. Arch.
History
The name "Punta de la Forteleza" or "stronghold point" was given by Francisco Antonio Maurelle who discovered it on May 18, 1779. This was "no doubt a settlement of Indians on top of the high rock near Punta San Bartolome [Cape Bartolome], described by Mourelle [sic] in his journal" (Wagner, 1937 p. 388-389).
Location Details
| Type of Place: | Cape |
| Latitude: | 55.2922222 |
| Longitude: | -133.5947222 |
| Elevation: | 36 ft / 118 m |
| County: | Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA) |
| USGS Map Name: | Craig B-5 |
