2017 Map of Port Alexander B-3 NW

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal landscape on Baranof Island, where the dense southeastern Alaskan wilderness meets the open Gulf of Alaska. The terrain is defined by its deep saltwater inlets and a series of freshwater bodies including Maksoutof Lake and Antipatr Lake in the north, and Tumakof Lake to the south. The irregular coastline is carved by Snipe Bay, Sandy Bay, and Byron Bay, illustrating the complex glacial geography of the Sitka region. This survey captures a roadless environment shaped entirely by its hydrology and elevation, where maritime and mountain ecosystems converge without the footprint of established settlements. It serves as a clear record of the intricate shoreline and drainage patterns within the Alexander Archipelago before modern climate-driven changes significantly alter these coastal boundaries.