2021 Map of Craig D-8 SE

About this map

The Gulf of Alaska dominates this maritime survey, where the open ocean meets the fractured coastline of the Alexander Archipelago. A narrow strip of land along the eastern edge reveals the coastal extent of the Tongass National Forest, noted by its shorthand TNF markers. The map illustrates the sheer isolation of this maritime environment in the early 21st century, defined by the transition from deep water to the rocky, forested shores of the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. The lack of infrastructure or settlements highlights the protected wilderness character of the region, where the primary features are the natural boundaries between the vast gulf and the national forest system.