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2017 Map of Craig A-2 SW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Craig A-2 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal landscape on Prince of Wales Island, where the sea deeply penetrates the timbered terrain through a series of dramatic inlets. The coastline is defined by the narrow reach of Hetta Inlet to the west and the sprawling waters of Nutkwa Inlet and Keete Inlet to the east. These waterways create a complex maritime geography, isolating landforms like Keete Island and Mabel Island and forming protected anchorages at Alder Cove and Mud Bay.

Navigational landmarks such as Lime Point, Nutkwa Point, and Keete Point provide essential orientation for those traversing these wilderness waters. This 2017 survey shows the intersection of the Pacific Ocean with the forest's edge, highlighting the intricate relationship between the land and the Hassiah Inlet at the southern extent of the map. The topographical detail reveals the steep, wooded rise from the shoreline, characteristic of this remote maritime environment.