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2017 Map of Dixon Entrance D-2 NW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Dixon Entrance D-2 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mabel Bay and the northern reaches of the Gulf of Alaska define this coastal portion of the Tongass National Forest. The geography is characterized by intricate shorelines and a network of named islands and points that served as critical landmarks for maritime navigation within the Alexander Archipelago. Prominent landforms include Point Webster and Kassa Point, which guard the entrances to smaller inlets and passages.

Navigational waterways such as Ship Island Passage separate the mainland from smaller landmasses like Helen Island and the Ship Islands. Further south, the coastline recedes into Elbow Bay, illustrating the complex fjord-like environment of the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. This survey provides a precise look at the shoreline as it existed in 2017, highlighting the intersection of forest management boundaries and the open sea.