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2020 Map of Chignik A-2 NE

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Chignik A-2 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Castle Bay and its northern Northwest Arm dominate the coastal topography of this section of the Alaska Peninsula, where the high peaks of the Aleutian Range meet the sea. The landscape is defined by deep fjords and maritime inlets, including the sheltered waters of Ross Cove and the wide opening of Warner Bay. These geological features illustrate the dramatic coastal indentations common to the region, providing vital natural harbors in an otherwise exposed environment.

Steep elevations rise sharply from the shoreline to landmarks such as Chignik Mtn in the northeast and Ship Mtn to the south. The proximity of these peaks to the Gulf of Alaska creates a concentrated area of high relief, with Necessity Cove tucked along the lower coastline. This survey offers a clear view of the untouched wilderness and complex shoreline of the peninsula before any significant modern development.