Information About

Baranof Archipelago

Quick Facts

Open in The Map Baranof Archipelago on The Map

Location

56 ° 45' 0" N,
135 ° 10' 0.001" W

Region

Sitka

Nearest City

Sitka

Islands

Baranof Island,

Mountains

Ommaney Peak,

Elevation

79 ft (24.08 m)

Baranof Archipelago in Detail.

About

Baranof I. and adjoining islands, extend SE 105 mi. from Peril Strait to Christian Sound, Alex. Arch.

History

Name published by U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) in 1883 Coast Pilot (p. 122). Name was derived from Baranof Island, the Largest of the group.