2017 Map of Port Alexander C-2 SW

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal landscape in Southeast Alaska, where a narrow, mountainous peninsula extends into the Gulf of Alaska. The terrain is characterized by steep elevation changes and intricate shorelines, most notably along the western edge where Patterson Bay carves deeply into the landmass. This 2017 survey illustrates the intersection of maritime navigation and protected federal lands, marking the rugged southern tip of the peninsula at Patterson Point. To the east, the map opens into the vast expanse of the Gulf of Alaska, while the northern portion touches the waters of Chatham Strait. Smaller coastal features like Lords Pocket suggest the type of sheltered coves essential for seafaring in the Alexander Archipelago. The absence of roads or developed settlements highlights the wild, undeveloped nature of this portion of the Sitka borough.