2023 Map of Seward D-4 SE

About this map

Chugach National Forest land meets the marine corridors of Prince William Sound in this coastal Alaskan study. The map tracks the jagged eastern shoreline of Esther Island, from the sheltered waters of Pirate Cove south past Point Esther. Further south, across the open expanse of the Gulf of Alaska and Pacific Ocean, the northern edge of Culross Island is visible, including Point Culross and the navigational waters of Culross Passage. A designated Ferry Route cuts across the deep waters of Wells Passage, illustrating the primary maritime transit path for travelers moving between the fjords. This survey provides a precise modern look at the relationship between steep forest terrain and the complex network of bays, such as Cochrane Bay, that define this remote coastal region.