2017 Map of Petersburg A-6 NW

About this map

Kulu Island and its complex, indented shoreline define this coastal reach of the Alexander Archipelago. Most of the landmass is protected as part of the Tongass National Forest, showing a landscape of extreme topographic relief that rises sharply from the Gulf of Alaska. Navigational landmarks like Point Amelius and the sheltered waters of Louis Cove provide the only breaks in the rocky coastline. The maritime character of the region is further emphasized by Amelius Island and several smaller unnamed landmasses scattered off the coast. This map illustrates the intersection of a massive temperate rainforest and the open sea, where steep elevation contours nearly meet the tide line, creating a challenging environment for any settlement or development beyond the water's edge.