2023 Map of Seward A-1 NW

About this map

Prince William Sound dominates the northern coastal landscape of this Alaskan survey, where the rugged maritime environment meets the protected acreage of the Chugach National Forest. The map documents a sparsely settled wilderness defined by its dramatic transition from the tidal waters of Port Chalmers to the open expanse of the Gulf of Alaska in the southeast. The intricate coastline is dotted with landmarks such as Channel Island and Wilby Island, reflecting the complex geography of the region's fjords and inlets. Topographic detail throughout the Chugach National Forest lands illustrates the steep elevational changes characteristic of the Kenai Peninsula's coastal mountains. This survey provides a baseline for understanding the unchanged character of these coastal reaches, highlighting the isolation of the sound’s shoreline where natural features remain the primary points of orientation.