Information About

Pond Island

Pond Island

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Sitka
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 66 ft (20.12 m)
About

in Kelp Bay, on NE coast of Baranof I., 23 mi. NE of Sitka, Alex. Arch.

History of Pond Island

Descriptive name given in 1895 by Lieutenant Commander Moore, 1SN, "because of two small ponds at the south end of the island." The name was published by US@C&GS in th 1901 Coast Pilot (p.160).