Cape Yakataga, Alaska
Cape Yakataga is a community in the Valdez-Cordova Census Area of the U.S. state of Alaska.[1] Also known as Yakataga,[2] its coordinates are 60°03′59″N 142°25′51″W / 60.06639°N 142.43083°WCoordinates: 60°03′59″N 142°25′51″W / 60.06639°N 142.43083°W and its elevation is 20 feet (6 m).[1]
Yakataga is a Native American name meaning "canoe road", because of two reefs which form a canoe passage to the village. A post office was established here in 1935.[1]
The community is served by the Yakataga Airport, which until 2012 had scheduled passenger service subsidized by the U.S. Essential Air Service program.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Feature Detail Report for: Cape Yakataga (populated place)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. March 31, 1981.
- ↑ Orth, Donald J. Dictionary of Alaska Place Names. Washington, DC: GPO, 1967.
- ↑ "Order 2012-12-3". U.S. Department of Transportation. December 11, 2012.
suspending the Essential Air Service (EAS) subsidy eligibility of Cape Yakataga, Alaska, and setting final subsidy rates for Alsek Air’s provision of EAS at Cape Yakataga, for the period from November 1, 2012, through January 31, 2013, or until the carrier terminates service, whichever comes first (as per State of Alaska, no longer any permanent residents in Cape Yakataga)
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