2021 Map of Bradfield Canal C-6 NW

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The Stikine River forms the central artery of this coastal wilderness, winding through a complex network of waterways and islands at the border between the United States and Canada. This remote landscape within the Tongass National Forest is defined by its dramatic hydrology, where the main river channel branches into several significant tributaries including the Ketili River, the Tasakili River, and the Kikake River. Inland, the terrain rises sharply to peaks like Big Mtn and Elbow Mtn, while the lowlands are dominated by expansive wetlands and bodies of water such as Barnes Lake and Kakati Lake. The intricate connection of Guerin Slough and Red Slough near Cottonwood Island illustrates the shifting nature of the river delta, providing a detailed record of the natural drainage patterns in the Alaska-British Columbia borderlands.