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2017 Map of Ketchikan B-6 SE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ketchikan B-6 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ketchikan stands as the primary urban center at the edge of the Alexander Archipelago in this modern survey. The map reveals the intricate maritime and aviation infrastructure necessary for this island-based community, featuring the Ketchikan International Airport on Gravina Island and its connection via the Gravina Island Access Road. Much of the interior terrain is defined by the steep slopes of the Tongass National Forest, where peaks like Sullivan Mtn and High Mtn overlook the waterways.

The coastal landscape is dotted with specific maritime landmarks such as Charcoal Point, Bar Point, and East Clump, marking the entrance to the city's harbor. Inland, the freshwater resources of Carlanna Lake and Bostwick Lake are accessible via remnants of industrial activity, including a designated Logging Road. This layout illustrates the modern balance between the concentrated development of the South Tongass area and the sprawling, untouched wilderness of the surrounding archipelago.