
The Pyramids rise above the coastal edge of the Tongass National Forest, overlooking a complex marine landscape where the Gulf of Alaska meets the intricate shoreline south of Sitka. The terrain transition is sharp, moving from the steep elevations of Kizuchia Spur down to the sea-level passages and inlets that define this portion of the Alexander Archipelago. The nautical character of the region is evident in the dense cluster of islands including Peisar Island, Kanga Island, and the Taigud Islands, which create sheltered waterways like Koka Island Passage.
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1948 · Sitka A-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Port Alexander D-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Sitka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Port Alexander D-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Port Alexander
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Sitka A-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Sitka A-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1952 · Port Alexander
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Sitka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Sitka A-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360