Baranof Lake
Glacial Lake in Alaska
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Baranof Lake is a glacially-fed, horseshoe-shaped lake on the eastern side of Baranof Island, in Alaska.[1] 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.[1]
LocationBaranof Island, Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, US
Coordinates57°05′15″N 134°51′57″W
| Baranof Lake | |
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A view southeast of the east half of Baranof Lake and part of Warm Springs Bay | |
  Baranof Lake Location within Alaska  Baranof Lake Location within North America | |
| Location | Baranof Island, Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, US |
| Coordinates | 57°05′15″N 134°51′57″W |
| Lake type | Glacial lake |
| Baranof River | |
| Baranof River | |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 3 mi (4.8 km) |
| Max. width | 1,000–3,800 ft (300–1,160 m) |
| Max. depth | 303 ft (92 m) |
Surface elevation | 145 ft (44 m) |
| Settlements | Baranof Warm Springs |
Baranof Lake was likely named for the community of Baranof Warm Springs.[2]
