Baranof Island
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
| Baranof Island | |
|---|---|
| Locally Used Name | Baranof Island |
| USGS Maps | Sitka, Port Alexander |
| Area | 1607 mi² |
| Access Summary | Primary access via ferry or jet to Sitka on the western side of the island. Access to other parts of the island via boat or float plane primarily from Sitka. |
| Max Elevation | 5390 ft |
| Adjacent Landforms | Sitka Sound, Gulf of Alaska, Chatham Strait |
The populated city of Sitka (as opposed to the City and Borough boundaries) lies primarily on Baranof Island. The island is 1607 square miles, roughly the size of Deleware.
