Obsechki Island is a physical feature (island) in Sitka Borough. The primary coordinates for Obsechki Island places it within the AK 99835 ZIP Code delivery area.
Feature Name: | Obsechki Island |
Category: | Alaska physical, cultural and historic features |
Feature Type: | Physical |
Class: | Island |
Description: | 6.5 mi. SW of Sitka, on W coast of Baranof I., Alex. Arch. |
History: | Named in 1809 by the Russian navigator, Ivan Vasiliev the first; published by Lieutenant Sarichev (1826, map 19) UR, as O(strov) Obsechki meaning misfire island. |
Borough: | Sitka Borough |
Latitude: | 56.9686126709 |
Longitude: | -135.421386719 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Obsechki Island: Obsechki Island.
Note that you do not have the right to enter private property without the owner's permission. You do have a right to access goverment property that is open to the general public. The GNIS Feature Detail Report for Obsechki Island does not include property ownership information.
Goddard, AK (9.4 miles SSE) |