
Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal landscape along the western edge of Prince of Wales Island, where the Pacific meets a complex system of islands and inlets. High peaks such as Bear Mtn and Thunder Mtn rise sharply from the shoreline, framing protected waterways like Sakie Bay and Sea Otter Harbor. This modern 2021 survey reveals a rugged geography defined by dramatic elevation changes, reaching from the tidal flats of Solyanka Point to the 2,500-foot summits inland. The map details a labyrinth of maritime features including Gate Island, Sangao Island, and Middle Island, which have long served as navigational markers for vessels entering the Manhattan Arm Sea Otter Harbor. Local landmarks like Table Rock and Cape Lookout provide critical orientation points along this wilderness coastline.
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1948 · Craig A-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1948 · Dixon Entrance D-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1948 · Craig A-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1948 · Dixon Entrance D-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Dixon Entrance
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Craig A-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Dixon Entrance D-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1957 · Craig
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Dixon Entrance
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1994 · Craig A-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360