Description
Barwell Island is located in Blying Sound, 1 mi. SE of Cape Resurrection, 20 mi. SE of Seward, Chugach Mts. 0.3 mile wide.
History
Named in 1906 by Board on Geographic Names (BGN) on account of proximity to Cape Resurrection which was called "Barwell" by Captain (Nathaniel) Portlock in 1787.