Wedge Islands is a physical feature (island) in Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA) Borough. The primary coordinates for Wedge Islands places it within the AK 99901 ZIP Code delivery area.
Feature Name: | Wedge Islands |
Category: | Alaska physical, cultural and historic features |
Feature Type: | Physical |
Class: | Island |
Description: | off-shore group, extends in Clarence Strait, 2 mi. N of Adams Point, on SE coast of Prince of Wales I., Alex. Arch. |
History: | "The largest of these islands was named ""Wedge Island"" in 1793 by Captain George Vancouver, Royal Navy (RN), because of its shape (Wagner, 1937, p. 421)." |
Borough: | Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA) Borough |
Latitude: | 55.1458320618 |
Longitude: | -131.962493896 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Wedge Islands: Wedge Islands.
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