2018 Map of Craig C-6 NE

About this map

The scattered archipelagos of the Alexander Archipelago are charted in this 2018 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey, focusing on the maritime boundaries within the Tongass National Forest. The map is dominated by the intricate shorelines of the Wood Islands and the Maurelle Islands, which emerge from the waters of the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. Smaller isolated landmasses such as Emerald Island to the north and Timbered Island to the west serve as critical navigational markers in this island-rich environment. This cartographic study illustrates the complex physical geography of Southeast Alaska, where individual landmarks like Epsilon Rock, Feather Rock, and the Twin Islands define the nautical landscape. The absence of roads or settlements emphasizes the protected, wilderness character of these coastal reaches, managed by the U.S. Department of the Interior.