2017 Map of Port Alexander D-2 SE

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Kuiu Island dominates this coastal survey, where the dense wilderness of the Tongass National Forest meets the eastern edge of the Gulf of Alaska. The landscape is defined by a series of evocative maritime landmarks along the northern shoreline, including Retaliation Point, Paralysis Point, and the narrow waters of Band Cove. These names suggest a history of difficult navigation and early seafaring encounters in the Alexander Archipelago. To the northeast, the map transitions into the sheltered waters of Security Bay, protected by a cluster of small islands such as Christmas Island, Harbor Island, and Cleft Island. Offshore hazards like Stewart Rock and Indian Rock underscore the navigational complexity of this remote Alaskan terrain. The topography consists of steep, forested ridges and isolated peaks like Point Lookout, providing a detailed look at the island's natural defensive profile and undeveloped coastline.