Peard Bay facts for kids
Peard Bay is a body of water found in the Chukchi Sea. This sea is part of the huge Arctic Ocean. Peard Bay is located in Alaska's northern part, known as the North Slope. It sits a few miles northeast of a town called Wainwright.
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About Peard Bay
Peard Bay is not very big. It has a land point called Point Franklin on its western side. This point helps define the bay's shape.
Location and Features
The bay is in a very northern part of the world. Its exact location is 70°50′43″N 158°48′39″W / 70.84528°N 158.81083°W. A smaller bay, called Kugrua Bay, is to the southeast. You can reach Kugrua Bay through an opening in Peard Bay's shoreline.
Naming the Bay
The name "Peard Bay" was given in 1826. It was named by a person named Frederick William Beechey. He was an explorer. Beechey named the bay after one of the officers who worked with him.
Nearby Places
There is an airport close to the bay. It is called Peard Bay Airport. Its airport code is WQJ.
A Common Mistake
Sometimes, in old papers or documents, you might see this bay called "Pearl Bay." This is a mistake. The correct name is "Peard Bay."
History of the Name
In the past, the name "Peard Bay" was used for a much larger area. This area stretched between the Seahorse Islands and Point Barrow. Over time, the name came to mean only the smaller bay we know today.
