2018 Map of Ketchikan C-3 SE

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Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal Alaska landscape, where the sea meets the steep glacial topography of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough. The maritime geography is defined by deep inlets and high-elevation freshwater bodies, most notably where Rudyerd Bay carves into the mainland. To the south, the dramatic transition from the Pacific Ocean to the protected waters of Punchbowl Cove highlights the intricate shoreline. This 2018 survey illustrates a wilderness nearly untouched by road infrastructure, where movement is dictated by the water. Inland, significant alpine water features like Punchbowl Lake and Nooya Lake sit thousands of feet above the saltwater fjords, illustrating the extreme vertical relief characteristic of the region's coastal rainforest.