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2017 Map of Craig B-5 SW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Craig B-5 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Baker Island dominates this portion of the Alexander Archipelago within the Tongass National Forest, characterized by its complex coastline and geothermal features. The presence of Dalton Hot Springs along the western shore of the island suggests a unique landscape of thermal activity amidst the coastal wilderness. High elevations are marked by prominent peaks such as Pimenta Mtn and Esmeralda Mtn, while the interior is punctuated by Lake Fortaleza and the dramatic Fortaleza Ridge.

The coastline is a series of named points and coves, including Port San Antonio and Veta Bay, which provide natural shelters along the larger expanse of Bucareli Bay. Navigational markers such as Point Saint Boniface and Point San Roque define the rugged perimeter of the island. This survey documents the intersection of maritime geography and mountainous terrain, where deep inlets like Trimble Cove and Fortaleza Bay cut into the land, reflecting the classic fjord-like structure of southeast Alaska.