The Gulf of Alaska defines this coastal region of Baranof Island, where the sea meets the deeply indented shoreline of the Tongass National Forest. The map documents a maritime landscape of protected inlets and exposed headlands, featuring the prominent North Cape to the northwest and the Tikhala Islands further south. This 2017 survey reveals the intricate hydrography of the Alaskan panhandle, from the deep waters of Whale Bay to the secluded reaches of Still Harbor and Close Bay. These named coves and harbors provide essential context for understanding the historic navigation and seasonal use of these remote coastal waters. Landforms such as Point Lauder and Finger Point serve as key navigational landmarks along the rugged perimeter of the Sitka City and Borough.
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1951 · Port Alexander C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Port Alexander B-3 and B-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Port Alexander C-3
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-3
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1994 · Port Alexander C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
2017 · Port Alexander C-4 NW
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
2017 · Port Alexander C-4 NE
USGS Topo · 1:25,000