Point Saint Boniface, Alaska, United States

About

Point Saint Boniface is a cape located in Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA) county Alaska in the United States of America. It is at 55.3375 latitude and -133.5791667 longitude. Point Saint Boniface is at an elevation of 58 ft (190 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Craig B-5".

Description

on E coast of Baker I., in Port San Antonio, Alex. Arch.

History

Translation of the name "Punta de San Bonifacio" given by Bodega y Quadra and Francisco Antonio Maurelle, "probably on May 18, 1779 in honor of the saint whose day is May 14 * * *" (Wagner, 1937, p. 406).

Location Details

Type of Place:Cape
Latitude:55.3375
Longitude:-133.5791667
Elevation:58 ft / 190 m
County:Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA)
USGS Map Name:Craig B-5

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