2017 Map of Craig D-2 NW

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates the southern landscape of this coastal survey, where the rugged shoreline of Prince of Wales Island meets the waters of Clarence Strait. The topography is defined by the drainage systems of Ratz Cr, which flows from the interior highlands toward the sheltered waters of Ratz Harbor. This area is characterized by a network of timber-management routes, most notably the 1025500 Road, which provides access through the densely forested terrain. Freshwater features like Trumpeter Lake and Ratz Lake are situated just inland from the coast, marking the transition from the maritime environment of the Gulf of Alaska and Pacific Ocean to the mountainous wilderness of the Alexander Archipelago. The map also delineates the administrative boundary between the Wrangell Borough and the neighboring census area.