2021 Map of Craig D-1 NE

About this map

Tongass National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this maritime landscape in Southeast Alaska, where the dense timber of the Alexander Archipelago meets the deep waters of the Pacific. This 2021 survey documents the intricate shoreline of Deer Island and the surrounding waterways, including the broad reaches of Ernest Sound and the sheltered Seward Passage. The map provides a contemporary look at isolated coastal landmarks such as Point Peters, Watkins Point, and Eaton Point, which serve as critical navigation markers in these labyrinthine channels. Smaller landforms like Change Island, Easterly Island, and Westerly Island are also identified, highlighting the remote and primitive character of this region. The absence of roads or permanent settlements underscores the area's role as a protected wilderness, where the primary access remains by sea via inlets like Emerald Bay.