Black Sand Beach, Alaska, United States

About

Black Sand Beach is a beach located in Ketchikan Gateway county Alaska in the United States of America. It is at 55.2861111 latitude and -131.6347222 longitude. Black Sand Beach is at an elevation of 11 ft (36 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Ketchikan B-5".

Description

On SE coast of Gravina Island 6.4 km (4 mi) S of Ketchikan.

History

Named for the dark color of the sand.

Location Details

Type of Place:Beach
Latitude:55.2861111
Longitude:-131.6347222
Elevation:11 ft / 36 m
County:Ketchikan Gateway
USGS Map Name:Ketchikan B-5

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