2021 Map of Ketchikan A-6 SW

About this map

Tongass National Forest encompasses the coastal landscape of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, where the waters of the Clarence Strait meet the rugged shoreline of southeast Alaska. The maritime character of the region is defined by prominent coastal markers such as Adams Point and Rip Point, which frame the entrance to sheltered inlets like Chichagof Bay. Small island groups and hazards, including Whiterock Island, Polk Island, and Sun Rocks, are scattered throughout the strait, indicating the complexities of navigating these northern waterways. This 2021 survey illustrates a land largely managed as a wilderness preserve, with little terrestrial development beyond these established maritime features and the administrative boundaries of the national forest.