Aaron Island (Alaska)

Coordinates: 58°26′16″N 134°49′10″W / 58.43778°N 134.81944°W / 58.43778; -134.81944
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Aaron Island
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Geography
LocationJuneau City and Borough, Alaska
Coordinates58°26′16″N 134°49′10″W / 58.43778°N 134.81944°W / 58.43778; -134.81944
ArchipelagoAlexander Archipelago
Length0.4 mi (0.6 km)
Highest elevation0 ft (0 m)
Administration
United States
StateAlaska
BoroughJuneau

Aaron Island is an island in the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska, United States. It was named by Lester A. Beardslee in 1880.[1] Located in Lynn Canal, it is 1.2 miles (1.9 km) northwest of Point Stephens and 17 miles (27 km) northwest of the city of Juneau.[2]

The island was formerly listed as 174 feet (53 m) high.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Baker, Marcus. Geographic Dictionary of Alaska, Second Edition. p. 79. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1906.
  2. ^ USGS GNIS Feature Detail Report: Aaron Island
  3. ^ U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. United States Coast Pilot: Alaska, Part I: Dixon Entrance to Yakutat Bay, Sixth Edition, p. 160. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1917.