Kayak Island, Historic island in Chugach National Forest, Alaska, United States
This 73 square kilometer island stands in the Gulf of Alaska, featuring steep coastlines and mountainous terrain with dense vegetation throughout the land.
In 1741, German naturalist George Steller became the first non-native person to set foot on Alaska by landing on this island during the Bering Expedition.
The island contains numerous archaeological sites from indigenous communities who established storage cellars and fishing camps along its shores.
Access to the island requires careful planning as visitors can only reach the destination by boat or aircraft from the mainland city of Cordova.
The Cape St. Elias Light continues to function as a navigation aid at the southwestern tip, where Captain James Cook left a hidden bottle in 1778.
Location: Valdez–Cordova Census Area
GPS coordinates: 59.89444,-144.48556
Latest update: April 11, 2025 20:53
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