2017 Map of Port Alexander D-1 NW

About this map

Frederick Sound dominates the northern reaches of this coastal survey, where the maritime boundaries of the Tongass National Forest meet the complex shoreline of Kuiu Island. The land is defined by prominent coastal markers such as Cornwallis Point and the steep elevation of Fossil Bluffs, which overlook the protected waters of Halleck Harbor. To the south, the deep indentation of Saginaw Bay creates a convoluted coastline scattered with smaller islands and inland water bodies. Small, isolated lakes including Ledge Lake and Cool Lake sit tucked within the timbered interior, while Sachem Island stands as a distinct landmark within the bay. This map captures the intricate geography of the Alexander Archipelago at a time when digital elevation datasets and modern hydrography provided a precise record of this coastal wilderness.