Local economy is in the building trades, sawmills, and aquaculture projects. Thorne Bay, Alaska Thorne Bay is located on the east coast of Prince of Wales Island. The community has about 582 residents. Once the world's largest logging camp, Thorne Bay incorporated in 1982, and is now the third largest city on Prince of Wales Island. The community has 673 residents.
Access is by road, boat or wheel plane.
Incorporated in 1929, Klawock is the second largest city on Prince of Wales. Alaska Kasaan is located on the east coast of Prince of Wales Island on Kasaan Bay. Incorporated in 1976, the community has 54 residents. Access is by Forest Service and State Road, float plane, and boat. Employers include City, School, and sawmill.