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Kotzebue Sound
Cape Blossom is a point on the Baldwin Peninsula between the town of Kotzebue and Point Garnet, on Kotzebue Sound
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Location of the Cape Blossom in Alaska

Cape Blossom is a piece of land that sticks out into the sea, located in Alaska. It's also known by its Iñupiaq name, Igluġruat. This cape is found on the Baldwin Peninsula and extends southwest into Kotzebue Sound. It is about 18 kilometers (11 miles) south of the town of Kotzebue.

How Cape Blossom Got Its Name

This important landform was named in 1826. A captain from the Royal Navy, Frederick William Beechey, explored this area. He decided to name the cape after his ship, HMS Blossom.

Important Note

It's good to remember that there are two places named Cape Blossom. This article is about Cape Blossom in Alaska. There is another Cape Blossom located on Wrangel Island.

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