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2017 Map of Ketchikan D-5 NW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ketchikan D-5 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bell Island Hot Springs sits at the heart of this coastal wilderness, located along the northern shore of Bell Island within the expansive Tongass National Forest. The landscape is defined by deep marine channels and protected passages, including the Behm Canal and Behm Narrows, which separate high-elevation coastal mountains from the fractured island system. Water dominates the interior terrain as well, with significant bodies such as Lake Shelokum in the north and Lake Maude to the west, situated in deep glacial basins.

Transport and recreation in the early 21st century are marked by the Long Lake Trail, which provides inland access near Long Lake. The map details a complex hydrographic network where the Gulf of Alaska meets narrow waterways like Hassler Pass and Blind Pass, surrounding landmarks such as Hassler Island and Black Island. This record captures the specific balance of remote hot spring settlement and rugged maritime geography.