2017 Map of Bradfield Canal A-6 NW

About this map

Wrangell and the surrounding coastline of Southeast Alaska are documented in this 2017 survey, where the waters of the Gulf of Alaska meet the dense wilderness of the Tongass National Forest. The map centers on the waterway of Blake Channel, which separates Wrangell Island from the mainland, and traces the shoreline south past Point Warde into Ernest Sound. One of the most prominent terrestrial features is the Anan Creek Trail, which provides access to Anan Bay and the interior Anan Lake. This area is characterized by steep coastal elevations and complex hydrography, including the E Fork Anan Cr and Marten Cr. The absence of a major road network highlights the maritime nature of the region, where connectivity is defined by the channels and sounds that weave between islands like Blake Island.