Uganik, Alaska Explained

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.^[3] Its coordinates are 57.7667°N -177°W and its elevation is 0feet.

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. Web site: [{{GNIS3|1897130}} Feature Detail Report for: Uganik (populated place) ]. . . March 23, 2001.
2. Orth, Donald J. Dictionary of Alaska Place Names. Washington, DC
3. Web site: Topographic map showing location of Uganik . . United States Geological Survey (via MSR Maps) . July 1, 1979.
4. Web site: Airport information for WSJ: SAN JUAN /UGANIK/ . . June 9, 2014.
5. Web site: Order 2013-9-12 . . September 20, 2013 . re-selecting Redemption Inc., d/b/a Island Air Service, to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) at Alitak, Amook Bay, Kitoi Bay, Moser Bay, Olga Bay, Port Bailey, Port Williams, Seal Bay, Uganik, West Point, and Zachar Bay, Alaska.