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2020 Map of False Pass D-5 NE

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of False Pass D-5 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Unimak Island and the western edge of the Alaska Peninsula meet at the narrow gateway of the Aleutian Islands in this 2020 topographic study. The landscape is defined by the maritime boundary between the north and south, with Bechevin Bay serving as the primary waterway separating the island from the mainland. This area is characterized by steep coastal elevations and significant geographic landmarks that have historically guided navigation through these difficult northern waters.

Prominent coastal features such as Rocky Point and Traders Head indicate the transitional nature of the terrain where the peninsula tapers toward the sea. To the south, Protassof Bay and the vicinity of Boulder Point show the complex shoreline typical of this volcanic archipelago. The map provides a clear record of the modern topographic contours of this sparsely populated but strategically important maritime corridor.