2018 Map of Ketchikan B-2 NW

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Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal Alaska landscape, where steep maritime drainages meet the Pacific Ocean. This survey captures the topographical transition from high alpine basins down to the river valleys that feed into the sea. The Wilson Lake basin serves as a major headwater source, with the Wilson River and Blossom River carving deep paths through the forest towards the coast. Unlike more developed regions, human presence here is primarily indicated by the Quartz Hill Access road, reflecting the area's history of mineral exploration and industrial access within the federal forest lands. The map detail highlights the complex shoreline and the remote nature of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough's wilderness areas.