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2023 Map of Seward C-1 SW

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Seward C-1 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Prince William Sound dominates this maritime survey, illustrating the vast open waters of south-central Alaska during the early 21st century. The map focuses on a remote nautical landscape where the sea meets the northern edge of Smith Island, a landform defined by its narrow profile and steep elevation contours. This area is situated within the protected boundaries of the Chugach National Forest, emphasizing the region's status as a managed wilderness area where natural topography remains largely undisturbed by permanent infrastructure or settlements.

Public land survey markers for T6n R12e and T5n R12e provide a grid for navigating the expanse. The map is particularly useful for understanding the isolation of the coastline and the specific shoreward terrain of the northern reaches of the island. It serves as a precise record of coastal features and bathymetric boundaries in a region where the intersection of protected forest lands and maritime waters is the primary geographic characteristic.