Observation Island is a physical feature (island) in Chugach Borough. The primary coordinates for Observation Island places it within the 99574 ZIP Code delivery area.
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Feature Name: | Observation Island |
Category: | Alaska physical, cultural and historic features |
Feature Type: | Physical |
Class: | Island |
Description: | in Orca Inlet, off NE end of Hawkins I., 4 mi. N of Cordova, Chugach Mts. |
History: | Named in 1897 by Lieutenant Commander J. F. Moser, U.S. Navy (USN), while collecting hydrographic data and making harbor sketches along the coast of Alaska. |
Borough: | Chugach Borough |
Latitude: | 60.5991668701 |
Longitude: | -145.744171143 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Observation Island: Observation 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 Observation Island does not include property ownership information.
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