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2021 Map of Adak C-1 SW

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Adak C-1 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Kagalaska Island and the surrounding Andreanof Islands define this maritime landscape in the Aleutians West area. This survey reveals a complex shoreline where the Bering Sea meets the Pacific Ocean through the deep passage of the Little Tanaga Strait. The coastline is heavily indented with protected waters such as Cabin Cove, Quail Bay, and Piper Cove, reflecting the typical geography of this volcanic island chain.

Coastal landmarks like Cemetery Point, Tana Point, and Oglala Point serve as critical navigational markers along the rocky perimeter. Smaller geographic features, including Silak Island and the offshore Chaika Rock, further illustrate the isolation and environmental character of this high-latitude territory. The absence of roads or developed settlements highlights the untouched nature of these islands in the early twenty-first century.