2021 Map of Craig D-7 SW

About this map

Tongass National Forest covers the coastal elevations of this southern Alaskan peninsula, where the landscape drops sharply into the Gulf of Alaska. The terrain is defined by prominent coastal landmarks like Needle Peak and Helm Point, providing essential orientation points for maritime travel along the Prince of Wales-Hyder coastline. This 2021 topographic record reveals a wilderness landscape largely devoid of human infrastructure, focusing instead on the natural inlets and sheltered waters of the North Pacific. Mariners and coastal researchers can trace the protected waters of Windy Bay in the northwest and China Cove to the southeast, both of which offer natural refuge from the open sea. The map serves as a contemporary document of the shoreline and elevation contours within the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area.