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1997 Map of Seward A-1

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Seward A-1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Montague Island dominates this coastal survey, where the peaks of the Chugach National Forest meet the open waters of the Gulf of Alaska. The landscape is defined by remote outposts and maritime navigation points, including the Port Chalmers Cabin (FS) and Lagoon Cabin, which serve as isolated land-based markers on the island's western edge. The presence of a Landing Strip near the coast highlights the reliance on air travel for accessing this wilderness area in the late twentieth century.

Offshore, Chalmers Port is sheltered by Channel Island and Wilby Island, providing a natural harbor beneath the shadow of Montague Peak. The eastern coastline is bounded by the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, marking a significant conservation boundary where the island meets the sea. The map also delineates administrative markers like the Seward Base Line, illustrating the intersection of wild terrain with federal land management systems.