Baranof Lake

Baranof Lake
A view southeast of the east half of Baranof Lake and part of Warm Springs Bay
Location of Baranof Lake in Alaska, USA.
Location of Baranof Lake in Alaska, USA.
Baranof Lake
Location within Alaska
Location of Baranof Lake in Alaska, USA.
Location of Baranof Lake in Alaska, USA.
Baranof Lake
Location within North America
LocationBaranof Island, Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, US
Coordinates57°05′15″N 134°51′57″W / 57.08750°N 134.86583°W / 57.08750; -134.86583
Lake typeGlacial lake
Baranof River
Baranof River
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length3 mi (4.8 km)
Max. width1,000–3,800 ft (300–1,160 m)
Max. depth303 ft (92 m)
Surface elevation
145 ft (44 m)
SettlementsBaranof Warm Springs

Baranof Lake is a glacially-fed, horseshoe-shaped lake on the eastern side of Baranof Island, in Alaska. 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.

Baranof Lake was likely named for the community of Baranof Warm Springs.

References

  1. 1 2 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.
  2. ↑ Orth, Donald J. (1967). Dictionary of Alaska Place Names, Geological Survey, Professional Paper 567. Washington: United States Government Printing Office.