Wrangell Island

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Wrangell Island is an island in the Alexander Archipelago in the Alaska Panhandle of southeastern Alaska. The island is 48 km (30 miles) long and 8–23 km (3–14 miles) wide. It is separated from the mainland by a narrow strip of water which is known as the Blake Channel.

This island is named after Ferdinand Wrangell, a Russian explorer and government official.

The island contains the city of Wrangell, Alaska. Wrangell Island is heavily forested and contains an abundance of wildlife.

The island and surrounding areas also contain many recreational areas. The island is located at the mouth of the Stikine River, which provides many of the recreaional oppurtunites in the area.

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