2021 Map of Craig B-6 NE

About this map

Noyes Island dominates the northern half of this coastal survey, where the rugged maritime landscape of the Alexander Archipelago meets the open Gulf of Alaska. The terrain is characterized by steep coastal slopes within the Tongass National Forest, rising sharply from the waterline to interior peaks. Prominent coastal markers like Cape Addington to the west and Saint Nicholas Point to the east define the irregular shoreline, while Shaft Rock stands as a distinct landmark off the southwestern coast. The spatial arrangement of these landforms illustrates the typical archipelago structure of Southeast Alaska, where islands serve as natural barriers against the North Pacific. These features remain critical for maritime navigation and coastal management within the federally protected forest boundaries.