2021 Map of Ketchikan A-2 SW

About this map

Peabody Mountains dominate the eastern reaches of this coastal Alaskan landscape, where glacial waters and dense forests intersect within the Tongass National Forest. This 2021 survey details a complex hydrologic network defined by Hugh Smith Lake and the expansive Humpback Lake, connected by numerous drainage systems including Humpback Cr and Cobb Cr. The presence of the Humpback Trl suggests the limited human corridors through this remote terrain, providing a rare point of access for navigation or research between the peaks and the shoreline. From the Red River in the north to the southern waters of Billy Goat Cr, the map illustrates a landscape shaped by significant elevation changes and seasonal water flow, including high-altitude features like Bower Lake and the winding path of Buschmann Cr.