 Other incorporated communities nearby on Chichagof Island include Tenakee Springs to the south and Pelican to the west.A study began in 2009 regarding the feasibility of a road from Hoonah to Pelican and possibly connecting to Tenakee Springs to allow an energy corridor to hot spring thermal energy sources in the region for Hoonah, to lower heating and energy costs.Most Tenakee residents expressed opposition to the road, while Pelican has generally supported the idea.