2017 Map of Craig A-1 NW

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates the landscape of this Prince of Wales Island quadrangle, where the temperate rainforest meets the intricate waterways of the Alexander Archipelago. The deep inlet of Dora Bay carves into the terrain, nearly meeting the South Arm Cholmondeley Sound at a narrow land bridge near Divide Head. This coastal network was vital for regional transport and local industry, as evidenced by the presence of Airport Road Kitkun Bay connecting the eastern shoreline toward the interior. Further inland, freshwater features like Dora Lake and Miller Lake sit in the shadows of high ridges, while the northern coastline is punctuated by sheltered spots such as Sunny Cove and Sunny Point. The map illustrates a region where maritime access remains the primary driver of human movement and resource management within the forest boundaries.