Baranof Lake facts for kids

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A view southeast of the east half of Baranof Lake and part of Warm Springs Bay
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Location	Baranof Island, Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, US
Coordinates	57°05′15″N 134°51′57″W / 57.08750°N 134.86583°W / 57.08750; -134.86583
Lake type	Glacial lake
Primary inflows	Baranof River
Primary outflows	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 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.

Baranof Lake was likely named for the community of Baranof Warm Springs.