2021 Map of Port Alexander A-1 NE

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Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal Alaska landscape, where the intricate shoreline of Kuiu Island meets the Pacific waters. The terrain is defined by deep marine inlets and narrow waterways, most notably the central expanse of Affleck Canal. This 2021 study illustrates a region where land and sea are inextricably linked, showing the complex archipelago geography typical of the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. Smaller features like Bear Harbor in the north and Kell Bay to the west provide protected anchorages amidst the larger coastal indentations. The presence of the Bush Islets at the southern entrance of the canal highlights the navigational complexity of these waters, which remain largely undeveloped and managed as part of the national forest system.