The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-08-13
NAVAL PLIERS DISCOVER NEW
 LAKE NEARBY
Find Important Lake Of Taku Inlet Means Much
 to Paper Project

The discovery of lake by the Navy Alaska Aerial Expedition cap- able of hydro electric development of between 10000 and 25,00O horse power throughout the year was an- nounced today by B. F. Heintzle- man, Asst. District Forester. It is located on the east shore of Taku Inlet between Greeley Point and Jaw Point, about two and one half miles from the beach.
 The discovery was made last week by Commander A. w. Radford flying one of the Naval planes. It was apparent, as soon as the pllo- tographs were developed, that it was not shown on any existing maps and that it had been hither- to unknown.
 Is Of Importance
 The importance of the find in connection with the establishment of a pulp and paper mill here was emphasized today by MT Heintzle- man. This was realized as soon as the first set of aerial photos were seen and another flight was made and other shots" taken. Both MT. Heintzleman and R. A. Sargent, in charge of topography with the Aerial Expedition, flew over the lake and inspected the region as thoroughly as possible from the air.
 Commenting on the discovery, the former said:
 This one discovery alone, in my opinion, far outweighs in value the total cost of all the aerial surveys made in Southeast Alaska"
 The lake lies south across a di- vide, not shown on official maps, from Turner Lake. From its north end a large stream flows, through two smaller bodies of water, into the east side of Taku Inlet between Point Greeley and Jaw Point, all most directly opposite Cooper Point. The lake is between 2,500 and 5000 feet above sea level.
 It has a surface area of between 800 and 900 acres, or almost twice as much as Crater Lake at Snet- tisham Inlet. It is about three miles long by one-half mile wide. It has fine drainage area.
 Produce Much Power
 Based on studies of other power sites in the same vicinity, including Long and Crater Lakes" said MT Heintzleman, 'it should be cap able of producing between 10000 and 25,0O0 year-long horsepower. It is only 17 miles from Juneau and it will be of inestimable value to a pulp and paper plent here"
 The region IS within the borders of the Tongass National Forest and the lake and it's drainage as well as a strip connecting the outlet stream to the beach, have been withdrawn by the United States Forest and reserved for hydro electric development.
 That it will be made part of the local pulp and paper project was virtually assured, MT Heintzle- man declared. E. J. Ella, engineer in charge of hydro electric surveys and investigations for the Cameron Chandler syndicate interested in the local project, will arrive here shortly and with MT. Heintzleman fly in for a preliminary examina- tion. Later in the year it is ex- pected he will take in party ane make a detailed survey.
 Adds To Attraction
 This discovery makes the power development section of the Juneau pulp and paper project much more attractive" said MT. Heintzleman. All of their calculations have called for development of power sites at the Speel River end of Snettisham
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