Last updated: April 19, 2021
Place
Battle Rock at Cape Krusenstern
NPS Photo
Quick Facts
Location:
Cape Krusenstern National Monument
Significance:
Battle Site/Archaeological Area
OPEN TO PUBLIC:
No
This prominent, rocky portion of Cape Krusenstern's coast line has drawn the imagination of visitors for thousands of years.
Oral history of this area tells of a battle that went on here in ancient times.
The site was named "Battle Rock" by archaeologist Louis Gidding during his investigations of Cape Krusenstern during the 1950s and 60s. On-going archaeological research supports the oral history that tells of thousands of years of use by different groups of people.
When doing a flyover of Cape Krusenstern, visitors find the area easy to spot. As most of Cape Krusenstern is close to sea level, the towering cliff of Battle Rock stands out.
This location often plays host to the National Monument's musk oxen in the summer months. The musk oxen tend to seek the higher ground to catch the sea breeze, giving them the opportunity to cool themeselves. It also allows them a brief escape from the thick mosquitoes and bugs that inhabit the tundra during summer months.
Oral history of this area tells of a battle that went on here in ancient times.
The site was named "Battle Rock" by archaeologist Louis Gidding during his investigations of Cape Krusenstern during the 1950s and 60s. On-going archaeological research supports the oral history that tells of thousands of years of use by different groups of people.
When doing a flyover of Cape Krusenstern, visitors find the area easy to spot. As most of Cape Krusenstern is close to sea level, the towering cliff of Battle Rock stands out.
This location often plays host to the National Monument's musk oxen in the summer months. The musk oxen tend to seek the higher ground to catch the sea breeze, giving them the opportunity to cool themeselves. It also allows them a brief escape from the thick mosquitoes and bugs that inhabit the tundra during summer months.