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1997 Map of Petersburg C-2

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Petersburg C-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Stikine River and its complex network of sloughs define this portion of the Tongass National Forest, where the delta's shifting silt creates the expansive Koknuk Flats. The landscape is a mix of high alpine terrain, such as Wilkes Peak and Manzanita Peak, and low-lying estuarine islands like Dry Island and Farm Island. This 1997 revision highlights the importance of the Forest Service cabin system for navigation and shelter in the wilderness, featuring sites like Garnet Ledge Cabin (FS) and Sergief Island Cabin (FS).

Human activity is concentrated along the waterways and a few established paths like the Ideal Cove Trail. The map documents the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness boundary as it intersects with the Petersburg Wrangell District Boundary, illustrating the administrative layers of this remote coastal region. Notable landmarks for public access include the Ernie Haugen Public Use Area (State) and various boat ramps necessary for transport across the Dry Strait.