2021 Map of Ketchikan A-3 NW

About this map

Behm Canal defines the northwestern corner of this territory, where the marine waters meet the dense interior of the Tongass National Forest. The landscape is dominated by significant elevations, including the high peaks of Behm Mtn and Backbone Mtn, which overlook a network of alpine drainages. Water bodies such as Sykes Lake are scattered throughout the rugged topography, feeding into streams like Skull Creek, Chin Cr, and Carp Cr. This 2021 survey illustrates a pristine environment largely defined by its natural hydrology and forest boundaries, showing the complex drainage patterns of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough before they reach the coastal inlets.