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2021 Map of Port Alexander B-3 SE

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Port Alexander B-3 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Port Alexander stands as the primary human settlement on this stretch of Baranof Island, situated along the southeastern coast where the island meets the Gulf of Alaska. The landscape is dominated by the steep rises of the Tongass National Forest, with significant high points like Ptarmigan Peak, Grouse Peak, and Mt Kolloen overlooking a complex network of coastal inlets and interior freshwater bodies.

Hydrological patterns are defined by several large lakes and their drainage systems, including Borodino Lake and Sashin Lake, which feeds into Sashin Cr. Further south, Jetty Lake, Betty Lake, and Leona Lake are carved into the coastal ridges, with Conclusion Cr marking the lower reach of the terrain. The map captures the maritime character of the Sitka City and Borough, illustrating how the rugged topography of Southeast Alaska dictates the isolation and placement of its coastal communities.