Black Sand Beach, Alaska, United States
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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 |