The History of Pauloff Harbor

Pauloff Harbor is located in the Aleutian Island Chain on the northern coast of Sanak Island, 50 miles southeast of False Pass. It lies at approximately 54° 27' N Latitude, 162° 41' W Longitude (Sec. 16, T066S, R090W, Seward Meridian). The community is located in the Aleutian Islands Recording District. The area encompasses 0 sq. miles of land and 0 sq. miles of water.

The community name differs from the harbor on which it is located - Pavlov Harbor. A post office was established here in 1949.

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History and map graphic used with permission from the Alaska Department of Community and Economic Development