2017 Map of Sitka A-1 SW

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates the northern reaches of this coastal Alaskan landscape, where the land meets the massive waters of the Gulf of Alaska. The map illustrates a remote maritime boundary zone at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, defined by its massive water bodies rather than terrestrial settlements. This 2017 survey captures a jurisdictional intersection where the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area meets the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. The absence of roads, structures, or named inland landmarks emphasizes the wilderness character of this region, which is managed as part of the nation's largest national forest. Researchers will find the Public Land Survey System grid lines for t55s r70e and t56s r71e, providing a precise geographic framework for this uninhabited stretch of the Alaskan coastline.