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2023 Map of Seward C-3 SW

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Seward C-3 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Chugach National Forest encompasses the wild, glacial terrain of the Kenai Peninsula along the western edge of Prince William Sound. This coastal landscape is defined by deep inlets and narrow bays, most notably Main Bay and Foul Bay, where the steep coastal mountains meet the sea. The geography here is shaped by active glacial presence, evidenced by the Isina Glacier which descends toward the southern shoreline near Falls Lake.

Navigation and maritime access are central to this area of Port Nellie Juan, where the indented coastline creates numerous protected harbors such as Falls Bay. The absence of developed roads or settlements emphasizes the remote, wilderness character of the region as it existed in the early 21st century. The map provides a detailed view of the complex hydrography and high-relief topography that characterizes this portion of the Alaska coast.