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2018 Map of Ketchikan A-3 SW

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Ketchikan A-3 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal landscape, where the maritime environment of Southeast Alaska meets steep interior elevations. The map reveals a complex shoreline along the Pacific Ocean, defined by geographic markers like Quadra Point and Orca Point. These headlands frame the deep inlets and protected waters typical of the region's fjords. Inland, the topography rises sharply toward the summits of North Quadra Mtn and South Quadra Mtn, which overlook a network of freshwater systems and coastal indentations.

Water plays a central role in the geography of this quadrangle, most notably at Kah Shakes Lake, which drains toward the saltwater at Kah Shakes Cove. The presence of Gilbert Cove further illustrates the serrated coastline that has long shaped navigation and resource access in this part of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough. This survey captures a wilderness area defined by its lack of established road infrastructure, emphasizing the reliance on water and air travel in the Alaskan panhandle.