2018 Map of Ketchikan B-3 NW

About this map

Winstanley Island sits at the center of this coastal survey, flanked by the deep waters of the Behm Canal and Shoalwater Pass. This portion of the Alexander Archipelago is defined by a complex network of fjords and freshwater systems within the Tongass National Forest. Inland from the shoreline, a chain of glacial water bodies including Checats Lake, Lower Checats Lake, and the Winstanley Lakes dominate the eastern topography. The map illustrates the maritime character of the region, where travel is dictated by coastal landmarks such as Edith Point and Harding Point. Small landmasses like Entrance Island and Candle Island serve as navigational markers in the channels, while the land rises sharply from the sea into the dense forest of Revillagigedo Island.