Juskatla

Juskatla is a settlement on Juus Ḵáahlii (formerly Juskatla Inlet),[1] a sidewater off the southern end of Masset Inlet on Graham Island, the largest and northernmost of the Haida Gwaii islands off the North Coast of British Columbia, Canada.

Juskatla
logging camp
Juskatla is located in British Columbia
Juskatla
Location of Juskatla in British Columbia
Coordinates: 53°36′22″N 132°19′24″W
Country Canada
Province British Columbia
RegionHaida Gwaii
Regional DistrictSkeena-Queen Charlotte
Founded~1940
Area
 • Total7.5 km2 (2.9 sq mi)
Elevation
60 m (200 ft)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total5
 • Density0.67/km2 (1.7/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
Postal code span
V0T 1J0
WaterwaysJuskatla Inlet (Masset Inlet)

Background

Juskatla is solely a logging camp. It is sometimes also called Juskatla Camp and has neither a residential area nor any businesses other than forestry facilities. Loggers usually work in Juskatla but live in nearby Port Clements.[2]

Juskatla used to have a steady population of only 5 inhabitants, but now has none. A few people work there for a logging outfit, Edwards & Associates.

Juskatla was established in the 1940s during World War II to supply the Allied air force with wood.[3]

It is still the center of wood processing on northern Graham Island and is currently operated by Taan Forest.

References
  1. BC Names/GeoBC entry "Juus Ḵáahlii"
  2. BritishColumbia.com Regions & Towns - Juskatla
  3. Niho Land & Cattle Co., LandWiki, Towns of BC - Juskatla
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