2018 Map of Seward D-3 SW

About this map

Esther Island dominates this maritime landscape within the Chugach National Forest, featuring a complex coastline of deep coves and glacial-carved topography. The interior of the island is marked by Esther Lake, a significant body of water positioned between steep-sided peaks. The surrounding waters of Prince William Sound are punctuated by landforms such as Hodgkins Point and Point Perry, which delineate the entrances to protected harbor areas. This chart illustrates a pristine environment where land and sea are intricately linked, with sheltered inlets like Quillian Bay and Lake Bay providing refuge from the open reaches of Wells Passage. The presence of small maritime hazards like Egg Rocks and narrow passages such as Shoestring Cove highlights the specialized navigation required in this part of the Alaskan wilderness.