2018 Map of Ketchikan B-3 SW

About this map

Smeaton Island sits prominently at the heart of this coastal Alaskan landscape, framed by the intricate waterways of Smeaton Bay and Princess Bay. Part of the sprawling Tongass National Forest, the terrain is defined by steep, densely contoured ridges and a series of navigational landmarks marking the edges of the Pacific Ocean. Numerous points of interest for mariners and geographers define the shoreline, from Whale Point in the north to Harris Point and the small Stag Island at the southern tip of the island. On the mainland to the east and south, prominent features like Point Trollop and Point Nelson overlook the deep inlets. Freshwater sources such as Checats Creek and Skull Creek drain the interior uplands, illustrating the complex hydrography of the Ketchikan Gateway region during this 2018 survey.