2021 Map of Ketchikan A-3 SE

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal Alaska landscape, characterized by complex inlets and mountainous islands. The map shows the intricate shoreline of the Revillagigedo Channel area, including the deep waters of Vixen Bay and Mink Bay. Inland, the terrain rises toward Peninsula Ridge, punctuated by freshwater bodies like Hugh Smith Lake and Quadra Lake. The presence of the Humpback Trl near Humpback Creek provides evidence of human access through the dense coastal timber and steep topography of the region. Scattered throughout the waterways are small, named landforms such as Kestrel Island, Kite Island, and Gannet Island, illustrating the navigational complexity of these Southeast Alaska channels. The map also identifies specific maritime landmarks like Bactrian Point and Porpoise Point, which are essential for orienting within the vast forest reserve.