2021 Map of Port Alexander D-3 SW

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal Alaskan landscape, where the steep, glacier-carved topography of Sitka City and Borough meets the Pacific. The terrain is defined by extreme elevation changes, rising sharply from the saltwater at Secluded Bay in the southwest corner to high ridges and summits. Tucked between these dramatic peaks is Benzeman Lake, a significant freshwater feature that occupies a narrow valley. The map, produced by the U.S. Geological Survey using data from the U.S. Forest Service, highlights a wilderness area devoid of modern road infrastructure or permanent settlements, reflecting the preserved character of the Alexander Archipelago. It serves as a detailed record of the region's hydrography and untouched timberlands during the early twenty-first century.