2014 Map of Cordova A-2 NW

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Chugach National Forest meets the northern reaches of the Gulf of Alaska in this coastal survey, where the dynamic interface of silt and sea is evident in the formation of Softuk Bar and the sheltered waters of Softuk Lagoon. The coastal topography is defined by prominent elevations like Mount Lazier and Lone Baldy, which rise sharply from the shoreline to overlook the intricate drainage of Mirror Slough. To the south, a cluster of named landforms including Whale Island, the Martin Islands, and Fox Island dot the waters near Point Martin, marking significant navigational landmarks along this wild stretch of the Alaskan coastline. This survey documents the natural boundary between the high timberlands and the shifting sediments of the Gulf, capturing a landscape dominated by tidal action and glacial runoff.