Edna Bay, Alaska
Unincorporated
Population: 35
Edna Bay Community Association: 907-594-6307
Edna Bay is located on the southeast coast of Kosciusko Island, northwest of Prince of Wales Island. Accessible only by boat or float plane, there are approximately 35 full time residents living in the community.
Originally founded as a mining community and then a timber camp, fishing soon followed. Timber from Edna Bay was used in "The Spruce Goose" built by Howard Hughes. Today the community is supported by a sawmill and commercial fishing.
There are no community facilities. All residents use individual untreated water sources, such as springs or rain catchments. Electricity is provided by individual generators. There is currently no school, as there are only 8 students and 10 are needed for a state school. Telephone service is provided by AP&T.
The Forest Service has conducted three cave expeditions to research the delicate karsts and caves in the area and to protect them from logging and exploitation. Scientists from around the world including Russia, Japan, and England have joined the Glacier Grotto's expeditions in Edna Bay. For a remote Southeast Alaskan experience, nothing can compare to the beauty of Edna Bay.
Written by Lois Morgan
