2017 Map of Dixon Entrance D-3 SW

About this map

Dall Island dominates this coastal landscape, showing a complex interplay of land and water along the edge of the Gulf of Alaska. Included within the sprawling Tongass National Forest, the terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes reaching up toward Cone Mtn. The coastline is heavily indented with features like Port Bazan and Essowah Harbor, providing natural shelter from the open sea. Inland, the hydrology is marked by freshwater bodies such as Parrot Lake and the Essowah Lakes, which sit at various elevations above the rugged shoreline. Numerous landmarks serve as navigational aids along the maritime boundary, including Point Bazan, Parrot Point, and the offshore Parrot Rock. This survey reflects the pristine, undeveloped state of the Alaskan panhandle's outer islands in the early 21st century.