Aaron Island (Alaska) facts for kids
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| Location | Juneau City and Borough, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 58°26′16″N 134°49′10″W / 58.43778°N 134.81944°W |
| Archipelago | Alexander Archipelago |
| Length | 0.4 mi (0.6 km) |
| Highest elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
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| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Juneau |
Aaron Island is a small island located in the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska, in the United States. It's part of the beautiful Alexander Archipelago, a group of islands in southeastern Alaska. This island was given its name by Lester A. Beardslee way back in 1880.
Where is Aaron Island?
Aaron Island is found in an area called Lynn Canal. This is a long, narrow body of water that stretches northwest from Juneau. The island is about 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometers) northwest of a place called Point Stephens. It's also about 17 miles (27 kilometers) northwest of the main city of Juneau.
How it Got its Name
The name "Aaron Island" was officially recorded by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) between 1976 and 1981. The USGS is a government agency that studies the Earth. They added the name to their Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) on March 31, 1981. The GNIS is like a big database of place names in the United States.
The island was once measured to be about 174 feet (53 meters) high.
