2017 Map of Dixon Entrance D-2 SE

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal landscape, where a dense archipelago meets the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska. The survey records a complex maritime environment defined by the Barrier Islands, including Middle Island, and numerous smaller outcrops like Douglass Island and Hessa Island. Navigation through these southern Alaskan waters is facilitated by a network of protected waterways such as Egg Passage, Red Passage, and the Eureka Channel. These channels and passages suggest a region where the shoreline and the sea are inseparable, providing critical corridors between landmarks like Leading Point and Far Point. To the northeast, the terrain becomes more contiguous around Hunter Bay and Tah Bay, offering a glimpse into the secluded inlets of the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area.