2017 Map of Dixon Entrance D-3 NE

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Sukkwan Island and Jackson Island anchor the northern reaches of this archipelago, situated where the Tlevak Strait meets the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska. The landscape is dominated by the dense, protected wilderness of the Tongass National Forest, which covers the fragmented islands and the larger landmass to the south. A complex network of waterways defines the region, including the deep recess of Shoe Inlet and the sheltered Cleva Bay. This 2017 survey reveals a maritime environment largely untouched by development, focused instead on the natural indentation of the coastline at Touchit Cove, Dova Bay, and Ellen Bay. Isolated landmarks like Dead Pine Island and the Channel Islands serve as critical navigation points for those traversing these remote coastal waters, where the terrain is defined by its dramatic relationship with the sea.