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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 52°57′18″N 131°46′26″W / 52.95500°N 131.77389°W |
| Archipelago | Queen Charlotte Islands |
| Area | 275 km2 (106 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| Demographics | |
| Ethnic groups | Haida |
Louise Island is a 275-square-kilometre (106 sq mi)[1] island in Haida Gwaii, in British Columbia, Canada, off the east coast of Moresby Island and just north of Laskeek Bay.[2][3] It was named for Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, fourth daughter of Queen Victoria.[4]: 157 Louise Island is located east of Moresby Island and Carmichael Passage, and south of Cumshewa Inlet.
The island is home to the ancient Haida village of Skedans. Beatty Anchorage, a logging camp, is also on the island.
Two officially named mountains on the island are Mount Kermode and Mount Carl.
See also
References
- ↑ "Atlas of Canada - Sea Islands". Atlas.nrcan.gc.ca. 2009-08-12. Archived from the original on 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2019-05-14.
- ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Louise Island"
- ↑ "Laskeek Bay". BC Geographical Names.
- ↑ Akrigg, G.P.V.; Akrigg, Helen B. (1986), British Columbia Place Names (3rd, 1997 ed.), Vancouver: UBC Press, ISBN 0-7748-0636-2
External links
- Louise Island at britishcolumbia.com
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