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2017 Map of Bradfield Canal A-5 NW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bradfield Canal A-5 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bradfield Canal serves as the central focal point of this wilderness survey in Wrangell, Alaska. The landscape is defined by the steep transition from the tidal waters of the canal to the high elevations of the Kapho Mountains and the broader Coast Mountains range. This region, protected within the Tongass National Forest, reveals a complex network of glacial and river-fed systems, including the Harding River to the northwest and the Eagle River to the south.

Landmarks such as Duck Point and Tyee Lake provide specific geographic anchors for maritime and aerial navigation in a territory largely devoid of road infrastructure. The map illustrates how drainage basins like Tyee Cr and Hidden Cr feed into the canal, while the White River carves through the northeastern corner. The presence of these major waterways highlights the importance of river corridors for access and movement within the heavily forested and mountainous Alaskan panhandle.