Christian Sound and Chatham Strait converge in this coastal section of southeast Alaska, where the open water meets the jagged shoreline of the Tongass National Forest. The map primarily documents the maritime environment and the complex coastal interface at the southwestern edge of the Alexander Archipelago. A prominent land feature, Nation Point, marks the boundary where the shoreline turns eastward, revealing the deep inlets and varied topography of the national forest. The survey provides a clear look at the relationship between the navigable coastal waters and the protected forest lands, illustrating the navigational challenges and natural boundaries of this maritime region.
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1948 · Port Alexander A-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1948 · Port Alexander A-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1948 · Craig D-7 and D-8
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Port Alexander
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Port Alexander A-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Port Alexander
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Craig
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Port Alexander
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
2017 · Port Alexander A-1 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2018 · Craig D-8 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000