Cape Krusenstern

About Cape Krusenstern

Cape Krusenstern National Monument preserves archaeological evidence of 4,000 years of human habitation along the Chukchi Sea coast. The monument features a series of beach ridges that contain artifacts and remains from successive cultures of Arctic peoples. The landscape includes coastal lagoons, tundra, and important habitat for marine mammals, caribou, and migratory birds. The monument is managed by the National Park Service (NPS).