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Prince of Wales Island

Prince of Wales Island

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA)
Nearest City:
Length:
  • 135 mi (217.26 km)
Elevation:
  • 1014 ft (309.07 m)
About

largest island of Alex. Arch.

Prince of Wales Island is the 4th largest island in the United States, 2nd largest island in Alaska, and 97th largest island in the world.

Getting To Prince of Wales Island


History of Prince of Wales Island

According to Baker (1906, p. 511), The earliest use of this name appears to be in the treaty between Great Britain and Russia of February 16-28, 1825; obviously named for the Prince of Wales of England.

Bays of Prince of Wales Island

Klakas Inlet,

Cliffs of Prince of Wales Island

Huaji Cliff,

Hills of Prince of Wales Island

Intun Cone, Intungidi Hill, North Pole Hill,

Islands of Prince of Wales Island

Jumbo Island,

Mountains of Prince of Wales Island

Barren Mountain, Bokan Mountain, Eudora Mountain, Green Monster Mountain, Harris Peak, Hetta Mountain, Jacobs Mountain, Kasaan Mountain, Kogish Mountain, Nichols Mountain, Nipple Butte, Red Bay Mountain, Rock Butte, Rush Peak, Staney Cone, Sunny Hay Mountain, Tolstoi Mountain,