2017 Map of Petersburg A-4 NE

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal landscape on Prince of Wales Island, where the complex shoreline of the Gulf of Alaska meets a network of timber and access roads. The map documents a rugged interior geography defined by features like Exchange Lake, Twin Island Lake, and the prominent Exchange Peninsula. Navigation and maritime history are central to this area, as seen in the named waterways of Kashevarof Passage and Ossipee Channel, which separate the main island from smaller landmasses such as Fire Island, Echo Island, and Exchange Island. A dense grid of forest service roads, including the 3000575 Road and various spurs like Fire Island Spur One, illustrates the logistical infrastructure required for resource management in this remote Alaskan wilderness. The boundary between Wrangell Borough and the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area cuts through the coastal waters, marking local administrative limits.