Baranof island
an island in SE Alaska, part of the Alexander Archipelago. 1607 sq. mi. (4162 sq. km).
Historical Examples
Some may have an interest in the story of the quaint, quiet, beautiful village on the shore of Baranof Island.
The Story of Sitka C. L. Andrews
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an island off SE Alaska, in the western part of the Alexander Archipelago. Area: 4162 sq km (1607 sq miles)
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