Canyon Island facts for kids
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Native name:
Aanx̱'atinyé
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| Geography | |
| Location | Juneau City and Borough, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 58°32′53″N 133°40′32″W / 58.54806°N 133.67556°W |
| Archipelago | Alexander Archipelago |
| Width | 0.8 mi (1.3 km) |
| Highest elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
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United States
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| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Juneau |
Canyon Island is a small island in Alaska, United States. Its name in the Lingít is Aanx̱'atinyé. This island is part of the City and Borough of Juneau.
You can find Canyon Island in the Taku River. It is about 2.5 miles (4 km) northeast of the mouth of the Wright River. It is also about 32 miles (51 km) northeast of the city of Juneau. The island is about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) wide. The United States Geological Survey first reported its name in 1960.
Island History
Canyon Island has an interesting past. Long ago, the Taku people lived on the island. They were the first known residents of this area.
Past Activities
In the 1930s, a radio station operated on Canyon Island. This station was run by a company called Pacific Alaska Airways. It helped with communication in the region.
Later, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game used the island. They set up a research station there. This station helped them study local wildlife.
Studying Salmon
One important part of the research was studying salmon. Scientists used special tools called fish wheels on the island. Fish wheels are large, rotating baskets. They catch fish as they swim upstream. This helps researchers count and study the salmon. It gives them important information about fish populations.
