2018 Map of Seward A-2 SW

About this map

Prince William Sound dominates this coastal landscape, where the cold waters meet the steep shoreline of the Chugach National Forest. The map illustrates a largely maritime environment along the southern coast of Alaska, defined by deep water and a sharp rise in elevation as the land moves inland from the shoreline. A single landmark of particular note is The Needle, a solitary terrain feature positioned within the sound. This survey reflects the remote and uninhabited nature of this stretch of coastline, focusing on the interface between the open water and the preserved forest lands that characterize the northern reaches of the Gulf of Alaska.