Chamisso Island facts for kids
View of Chamisso Island as seen from Puffin Island
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| Location | 66°13′07″N 161°49′33″W / 66.21861°N 161.82583°W |
| Length | 1.4 mi (2.3 km) |
| Width | 0.125 mi (0.201 km) |
| Highest elevation | 226 ft (68.9 m) |
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| State | Alaska |
Chamisso Island is a small island located in Kotzebue Sound, Alaska. It sits near the mouth of Eschscholtz Bay, just south of the Choris Peninsula.
About Chamisso Island
Chamisso Island has a shape like a triangle. It is about 1.4 miles (2.3 km) long. It is also about 0.125 miles (0.201 km) wide. The highest point on the island is 226 feet (68.9 m) above the sea.
A Special Protected Place
Chamisso Island has been a special protected area since December 7, 1912. This protected area is called the Chamisso Wilderness. It includes Chamisso Island and a nearby island called Puffin Island. There are also some small rocky islands close by.
Both Chamisso Island and Puffin Island are part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge helps protect many kinds of sea birds and other wildlife.
Who Was Chamisso?
This island was named after a naturalist named Adelbert von Chamisso. A naturalist is a person who studies nature. He explored the island in the year 1816.
