2018 Map of Ketchikan C-3 NW

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Tongass National Forest dominates the coastal landscape of this portion of the Alexander Archipelago, where steep-sided fjords and waterways define the geography. The deep waters of Behm Canal and the Pacific Ocean separate the landmasses, creating a complex maritime environment typical of Southeast Alaska. Navigation points such as Hut Point and Ledge Point mark the transition from open water into narrower inlets. On the western shore, Grace Cove provides a sheltered break in the coastline, fed by the waters of Grace Cr. Across the canal, the eastern terrain is carved by Granite Creek, which flows through heavily contoured elevations. This 2018 survey illustrates the primitive state of this wilderness area, showing a complete absence of developed roads or settlements, with the Snip Islands standing as small outposts in the central channel.