2024 Map of Blying Sound D-2 SW

About this map

The Chugach National Forest meets the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska on this coastal Alaska sheet, where the landscape is defined by the intersection of protected wilderness and the sea. The shoreline is punctuated by Jeanie Cove and the prominent southern landform at Neck Point, marking a transition from the dense, mountainous terrain of the interior to the maritime environment. Within the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, several drainages including Deception Creek, Strike Creek, and the aptly named Tortuous Creek carve through the steep topography to reach the coast. These features suggest a dynamic hydrologic system where seasonal runoff from the uplands interacts with the tidal influences of the gulf, creating a complex habitat for local wildlife.