2017 Map of Atlin A-7 SW

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates the high-altitude landscape of this 2017 survey, where the international boundary between Alaska and Canada follows the crests of the Coast Mountains. This remote section of the Haines Borough is defined by extreme topography and glaciated peaks, including the prominent Mt Service on the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The map documents the precise placement of the border line as it navigates the high ridges, providing an essential record for those studying the geography of the American Northwest and the vast protected wilderness of the Alaska panhandle. The lack of human infrastructure or roads emphasizes the isolation of this alpine environment during the early 21st century.