2021 Map of Craig D-2 SW

About this map

Prince of Wales Island in the Alexander Archipelago is defined by its complex network of forest access routes and coastal drainages within the Tongass National Forest. This 2021 survey illustrates the modern topography of a region where timber and wilderness management intersect, specifically around Big Lake and the southeastern shore near Little Ratz Harbor. The landscape is a corridor of named ridges and creek bottoms, such as Fiddler Creek and Slide Creek, which direct the flow of water toward Thorne Bay. A dense system of forestry infrastructure is visible through labels like Echo Spur and the Sal Creek Cabin Road, alongside specialized trail segments such as the Deer Creek Mid-Valley Trl. The map provides a look at the backcountry geography used for recreation and resource management in Southeast Alaska.