2021 Map of Port Alexander C-2 NW

About this map

Baranof Island presents a sharp vertical landscape where the peaks of the Alexander Archipelago meet the Pacific waters of Southeast Alaska. This 2021 topographic record of the Tongass National Forest highlights the dramatic elevation changes characteristic of the Sitka City and Borough region. Notable summits such as Mt Elizabeth and Mt Cec dominate the coastal interior, their steep contours descending rapidly toward the fractured shoreline. The map documents the intricate hydrography of the coast, specifically where the inlet at Gut Bay carves into the island mass. High-altitude water bodies like Yermak Lake are captured here, providing a clear view of the glacial and geological forces that continue to shape this portion of the Alaskan panhandle. The land remains largely defined by its natural topography rather than human infrastructure, emphasizing the wild character of the state’s forest reserves.