Tongass National Forest extends into the northeastern corner of this coastal quadrangle, where a cluster of maritime landmarks dots the waters of the Gulf of Alaska. The map documents a rugged archipelago environment within the Sitka city and borough, characterized by isolated landforms like Rachek Island and the Necker Islands. These outcroppings serve as critical navigational markers along the outer coast of Southeast Alaska. Further south and west, the terrain gives way to open sea, with only the most prominent hazards such as North Rock and Biali Rock breaking the surface. The cartography emphasizes the relationship between the protected federal forest lands and the exposed oceanic boundary, providing a clear record of the shoreline and maritime boundaries near the entrance to the Alexander Archipelago.
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1951 · Port Alexander D-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Port Alexander C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Port Alexander D-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Port Alexander
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Port Alexander
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Port Alexander
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1994 · Port Alexander C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
2017 · Port Alexander D-4 SW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2017 · Port Alexander C-4 NW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2017 · Port Alexander D-5 SE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000