2021 Map of Sitka A-3 SW

About this map

The settlement of Baranof sits at the water's edge in this modern survey of the Alexander Archipelago, where the Baranof River drains into the coastal tides. Located within the Tongass National Forest, the landscape is defined by dramatic elevation changes rising from the shoreline toward Mt Furuhelm. The map reveals a complex network of freshwater bodies perched above the coast, including Baranof Lake, Takatz Lake, and Sadie Lake, connected by steep drainages like Takatz Cr. This area of Sitka highlights the intersection of protected wilderness and small maritime outposts, noting specific points of interest such as Warm Spring and the nearby O'Neil Island. The cartography details a rugged interior where several large lakes, such as Carbon Lake, remain inaccessible by road, emphasizing the reliance on water-based travel in this region.