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1955 Map of Middleton Island D-1 and D-2

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Middleton Island D-1 and D-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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Kayak Island dominates this maritime survey, stretching southwest into the Pacific Ocean where it meets the Gulf of Alaska. This remote coastal landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, rising from expansive tidal flats to the high point of Pyramid Peak. The southern tip of the island is marked by the Cape St Elias Lighthouse Preserve, a critical navigational landmark situated at Cape St Elias.

The surrounding waters are navigated via the Kayak Entrance to the north, separating the main island from Wingham Island. Maritime hazards are clearly identified along the coast, including the jagged Pinnacle Rock, Southeast Rock, and the submerged Sea Ranger Reef. The presence of the NWR boundary indicates the area's protected status, encompassing a wilderness where terrestrial and marine environments collide.