Primary inflows Basin countries United States Max. depth 303 ft (92 m) Length 4.828 km Cities Baranof | Primary outflows Baranof River Max. length 3 mi (4.8 km) Surface elevation 44 m Outflow location Baranof River | |
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Max. width 1,000–3,800 ft (300–1,160 m) Similar Warm Springs Bay, Redoubt Lake, Peril Strait, Blue Lake, Chatham Strait | ||
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.
Map of Baranof Lake, Sitka, AK 99835, USA
Baranof Lake was likely named for the community of Baranof Warm Springs.
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