Bangookbit Dunes
Beach
Named beach or shoreline in Alaska (USGS GNIS). County equivalent: Bethel (CA). Map: Cape Mendenhall D-4 SW.
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This feature is from USGS GNIS (Beach) with the Bethel (CA) regional label. Names and coordinates are for indexing; verify access and hazards with managers and charts.
Bangookbit Dunes is listed here for naming, coordinates, and routing. Public access in Alaska crosses federal, state, borough, Native corporation, and private land—this page does not prove legal access, parking, fees, or seasonal rules.
For fish counts and run timing, use AFCA and ADF&G; for statewide boating safety and registration, use state and USCG references. Treat this index as a structured starting point, not a field guide.
Practical notes
Confirm the land manager for the shoreline or ramp you plan to use (BLM, DNR, USFS, borough, private). Check ice, bears, tides, and small-craft conditions before launching. Carry appropriate safety gear for cold water.
Sources
- U.S. Geological Survey — Geographic Names Information System · View feature
- Alaska Department of Natural Resources — Open Data & maps · View source
- Alaska DOT&PF — 511 travel information · View source
Summaries are compiled from public sources; verify fees, closures, and regulations with the managing agency. ALASKA.FYI does not provide legal advice.
59.8466667, -166.3816667 · WGS84
Map
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59.8466667, -166.3816667 · WGS84 · zoom 12
Quick facts
- Access type
- Beach
- Region
- Bethel (CA)
- Latitude
- 59.8466667
- Longitude
- -166.3816667
GNIS ID 1398584 · Names and coordinates from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), public domain. Verify boundaries and status with Census and local government. Not legal advice. Recreation points from Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska GIS, federal public data. Applies to BLM-managed sites; Alaska has many launches and fishing accesses on state, private, Native, and Forest Service lands not included here. Verify rules and fees on site.
Government & open data
Official boundaries and programs differ by agency. Use these as starting points alongside GNIS coordinates.
- US Census — TIGER/Line (places, roads, boundaries)
- Alaska DNR — Open Data
- Alaska DOT · 511
- Data.gov (federal catalog)
Alaska DOT travel and roads: https://dot.alaska.gov/ — 511: http://511.alaska.gov/ · Alaska DNR Open Data: https://data-soa-dnr.opendata.arcgis.com/