Uganik, Alaska
Uganik is a community in the Kodiak Island Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska.[1] Other variations of the name that have been reported are Oohanick in 1805, Ooganok in the 1880 Census (population 73), and Uganak in the 1890 Census (population 31).[2]
Uganik is located on the north coast of Kodiak Island, at the west shore of the northeast arm of Uganik Bay.[2][3] Its coordinates are 57°46′N 153°24′W / 57.767°N 153.400°WCoordinates: 57°46′N 153°24′W / 57.767°N 153.400°W and its elevation is 0 feet (0 m).[1]
The community is served by the San Juan (Uganik) Seaplane Base,[4] which has scheduled passenger service subsidized by the U.S. Essential Air Service program.[5]
References
- 1 2 "Feature Detail Report for: Uganik (populated place)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. March 23, 2001.
- 1 2 Orth, Donald J. Dictionary of Alaska Place Names. Washington, DC
- ↑ "Topographic map showing location of Uganik". The National Map. United States Geological Survey (via MSR Maps). July 1, 1979.
- ↑ "Airport information for WSJ: SAN JUAN /UGANIK/". Federal Aviation Administration. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- ↑ "Order 2013-9-12". U.S. Department of Transportation. September 20, 2013.
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