Dall Island
Dall Island is an island in the Alexander Archipelago off the southeast coast of Alaska, just west of Prince of Wales Island and north of Canadian waters. Its peak elevation is 2,443 feet (745 meters) above sea level. Its land area is 254.0 square miles (657.9 km2), making it the 28th largest island in the United States. Dall is used economically for fishing and limestone quarrying.
Dall island and Cordova Bay photographed from Earth orbit | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Alaska |
| Coordinates | 54°57′22″N 133°03′33″W |
| Archipelago | Alexander |
| Area | 254.02 sq mi (657.9 km2) |
| Highest elevation | 2,443 ft (744.6 m) |
| Administration | |
United States, Canada (point at tip) | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 20 (2000) |
| Pop. density | 0.03/km2 (0.08/sq mi) |
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