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2021 Map of Petersburg A-2 SE

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Petersburg A-2 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Tongass National Forest encompasses the entirety of this coastal wilderness on Etolin Island, where the complex shoreline of the Alexander Archipelago creates a network of deep-water inlets and isolated islands. The map showcases the dramatic transition from sea level at Burnett Inlet and McHenry Inlet to the high elevations of Navy Peak. The landscape is defined by its maritime geography, featuring numerous protected waterways such as Jadski Cove and a series of freshwater bodies like Burnett Lake and Hatchery Lake.

The absence of road infrastructure highlights the primitive nature of the terrain, where access is dictated by the tides and the shoreline. Landmarks like Cannery Point and Deadman Island suggest a history of localized maritime activity, while North Burnett Island and South Burnett Island guard the entrance to the inner reaches of the forest's waterways. This 2021 survey provides a modern topographical record of the archipelago’s landforms and coastal boundaries within the Wrangell City and Borough.