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Description
For most folks, its a long way home. A directional sign pointing to variouslocations in the U.S. New York is only 600 miles further from Sand Point thanPortland, Oregon. Check it out on a globe with string and discover the greatcircle. (Image credit: Melanie Johnson)
Photographer
Melanie Johnson
Display Date
2005 April 17
Location
Alaska, Sand Point, Shumagin Islands
Collection
America's Coastlines
NOAA Affiliation
NOAA
NMFS
NWFSC
Keywords
Coastline
NOAA 200th Photo Contest