2017 Map of Sitka A-1 SE

About this map

Kupreanof Island dominates the eastern margin of this coastal survey, where the dense timber of the Tongass National Forest meets the waters of the Alexander Archipelago. This maritime landscape is defined by its deep water access and strategic coastal landmarks, including the prominent Point Macartney which juts into the junction of Frederick Sound and the Keku Strait. The terrain rises sharply from the shoreline toward interior heights like Bahovec Peak, reflecting the dramatic vertical relief typical of the region's glacial geography. To the north and west, the map transitions into the open Pacific Ocean, marked by maritime hazards such as West Pinta Rocks and the exposed headland of Cape Bendel. The boundary between the Hoonah-Angoon and Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Areas cuts across the sound, indicating the administrative divisions of these remote southeast Alaska waters.