2021 Map of Ketchikan D-1 SE

About this map

The international boundary between Alaska and British Columbia carves through the deep waters of Portland Canal, defining the remote southeastern edge of the state. This 2021 topographic record reveals a landscape dominated by the high peaks of the Lincoln Mountains and the Seward Mountains, almost entirely contained within the Tongass National Forest. The map documents the drainage patterns of the coastal wilderness, where the Soule River meets the salt water near Glacier Point, while on the eastern shore of the canal, the Georgie River and Bullion Cr descend from the Canadian highlands. This modern survey serves as a vital record for maritime navigation and wilderness boundary management, capturing the precise line where the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area and Ketchikan Gateway Borough intersect at the coastal margin.