Thorne Bay is located on the east side of the island, approximately 38 miles from Klawock. Services include gas, groceries, and some lodging. The community is home to approximately 650 people. Each has its own character. One may be the home base for a fishing fleet, another may be a small logging camp.
Limited services are available.
Coffman Cove, Whale Pass, and Naukati are on the road system. Communities such as Port Protection, Kassan, and Edna Bay are accessible only by boat or floatplane. Climate Southeast Alaska is well known for its abundant rainfall. Winter temperatures on Prince of Wales typically range from the mid 30's to low 50's. Between 60 and 220 inches of rain saturate the island each year.