Haines
, borough (
2,357 sq mi/6,105 sq km; 1990
pop. 2,117), SE Alaska, on Canada (B.C.; E and NW) border, at head of
Long Canal inlet (which forms part of E boundary). Main towns are
Haines and Skagway. Chilkat Range to S; part of the Coast Mts. to NE;
Takhinsah Mts. to W. Drained by Chilkat and Klehini rivers. Part of
Tongass Natl. Forest in S and E. Haines State Forest and Chilkat State
Park in center. Klondike Gold Rush Natl. Historical Site at Skagway.
Tourism. Fishing; timber.
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