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Baranof in the region of Alaska is a town in United States - some 2,846 mi or ( 4580 km ) North-West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Baranof is now 03:44 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Sitka " with a UTC offset of -8 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Juneau City and Borough, Ketchikan, Sitka, and Whitehorse. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Juneau City and Borough . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Baranof ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Baranof Warm Springs, Alaska
Baranof Warm Springs is a small, primarily seasonally-occupied community in the U.S. state of Alaska, located on the eastern side of Baranof Island, from which it likely derives its name, in the Alexander Archipelago. It is occasionally referred to simply as Baranof. Baranof Warm Springs is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:57|05|22|N|134|49|59|W| | |name= }}.
Located at 57.09 -134.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Baranof Lake
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.
Located at 57.09 -134.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Warm Springs Bay
Warm Springs Bay is a 2.4 mile-long bay located just outside of the small community of Baranof Warm Springs on Baranof Island in the Alexander Archipelago, Alaska. Warm Springs Bay receives the outflow of Baranof Lake and Baranof River. Warm Springs Bay is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:57|04|49|N|134|48|12|W|scale:100000 | |name= }}. It receives its name from the eponymous hot springs.
Located at 57.08 -134.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Baranof River
Baranof River is a glacially-fed river on the eastern side of Baranof Island, in the Alexander Archipelago, in the Alaska Panhandle. The source of the river is from the unnamed icefields surrounding Peak 5390. Baranof River feeds into Baranof Lake, and the outlet of Baranof Lake that feeds into Warm Springs Bay is also commonly referred to as a Baranof River as well. The maximum discharge measured, taken at the outflow of Baranof Lake, is 4170 cubic feet/second, recorded in September 1922.
Located at 57.07 -134.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Mount Furuhelm
Mount Furuhelm is a 3,620 foot (1,104 meters) peak located on Baranof Island just east and adjacent to Peak 5390 in Alaska. It is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:57|03|00|N|134|55|47|W| | |name= }}. Mount Furuhelm was named for Johan Hampus Furuhjelm (known in Russian as Ivan Vasiliyevich Furugelm), who was governor of Russian America from 1859 to 1863.
Located at 57.05 -134.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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