2024 Map of Blying Sound D-2 NW

About this map

Montague Island dominates this portion of the Kenai Peninsula, where the landscape is defined by the wilderness of the Chugach National Forest. The coastline is deeply indented by maritime features such as Hanning Bay and MacLeod Harbor, providing sheltered waters away from the open Gulf of Alaska. The interior topography is marked by significant drainage systems, including the Patton River and its accompanying Patton River Trl, which offer a glimpse into the primitive transport routes through this heavily forested and mountainous terrain. The map captures a landscape largely untouched by permanent settlement, where water bodies like Braided Creek and the Nellie Martin River dictate the movement of anyone traversing the island's western reaches. The presence of Point Bazil at the northern tip of Hanning Bay serves as a primary coastal landmark for those navigating the Montague Strait.