2017 Map of Sitka A-2 NE

About this map

Tongass National Forest covers this expansive coastal landscape in the Alexander Archipelago, showing the intricate geography of the region as it was surveyed in 2017. The map focuses on the steep, wooded terrain defined by Mt Saffran, which rises sharply between the tidal waters of the coast and interior lakes. Large bodies of water characterize the eastern and southern edges of the sheet, notably Chapin Bay and the mouth of Herring Bay. Small, isolated freshwater features like Eliza Lake sit high in the drainage basins, illustrating the complex watershed typical of this part of Alaska. While no permanent settlements are shown, the presence of various township and range boundaries such as t54s r69e and t55s r70e provides a precise grid for land navigation and topographical study.