Information About

Thorne Island

Thorne Island

Quick Facts
Region:
  • Prince of Wales-Hyder (CA)
Nearest City:
Elevation:
  • 427 ft (130.15 m)
About

between Kashevarof and Whale Passages, on NE coast of Prince of Wales I., Alex. Arch.

History of Thorne Island

Named in 1886 by Lieutenant Commander A. S. Snow, U.S. Navy (USN), for Frank Manley Thorn, Superintendent of U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) 1885-89.