
Montague Island dominates the topography of this maritime landscape, where steep coastal ridges descend sharply into the Gulf of Alaska. Much of the land is preserved as part of the Chugach National Forest, characterized by high-elevation contours that reveal the dramatic relief of the southwestern coastline. Along the western edge of the island, the Purple Bluffs stand as a prominent landmark for those navigating the waters near the entrance of the gulf. This modern survey illustrates the intersection of federal land management and the raw Pacific coast, showing a wilderness area defined by its lack of roads and its focus on natural geological formations.
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1946 · Blying Sound
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Blying Sound
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Seward
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Seward A-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Blying Sound D-1 and D-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Seward A-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Seward A-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Seward A-1
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Blying Sound D-1 and D-2
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1953 · Blying Sound
USGS Topo · 1:250,000