Baranof Lake
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| A view southeast of the east half of Baranof Lake and part of Warm Springs Bay | |
| Location | Baranof Island, Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, USA |
| Coordinates | 57°05′15″N 134°51′57″W / 57.0875°N 134.86583°WCoordinates: 57°05′15″N 134°51′57″W / 57.0875°N 134.86583°W |
| Lake type | Glacial lake |
| Primary inflows | Baranof River |
| Primary outflows | Baranof River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 3 miles |
| Max. width | 1,000-3,800ft |
| Max. depth | 303ft |
| Surface elevation | 145 ft (44 m) |
| Settlements | Baranof Warm Springs |
Baranof Lake is a glacially-fed, horseshoe-shaped lake on the eastern side of Baranof Island, in Alaska.[1] Baranof Lake borders the community of Baranof Warm Springs and also has a Forest Service cabin on the northwestern end of the lake. Baranof River flows into the lake's western end and exits on the eastern end in rapids and a waterfall.[1]
Baranof Lake was likely named for the community of Baranof Warm Springs.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Soward, Kenneth S. (1961). Geology of Waterpower Sites in Alaska: Geologic Investigations of Proposed Powersites at Baranof and Carbon Lakes, Baranof Island, Alaska. Geological Survey Bulletin 1031 - B. United States Government Printing Office.
- ^ Orth, Donald J. (1967). Dictionary of Alaska Place Names, Geological Survey, Professional Paper 567. Washington: United States Government Printing Office.
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