2017 Map of Sitka A-2 SE

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Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal landscape, showing a dense network of contours rising sharply from the Pacific waters. The topography is defined by the steep elevation changes typical of the Alaskan coastline, with prominent landmarks such as Point Brightman marking the transition into the Gulf of Alaska. Near the northeastern edge of the sheet, Herring Bay provides a sheltered inlet against the more exposed maritime environment of Frederick Sound to the south. Small outcroppings like Carroll Island dot the nearshore waters, illustrating the fragmented nature of the archipelago. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring wilderness of the region, where the lack of roads or established settlements emphasizes the natural boundary between the temperate rainforest and the sea.