2017 Map of Sitka A-4 SE

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates this section of Baranof Island, revealing a high-alpine landscape defined by steep glaciated peaks and narrow coastal inlets. The terrain rises sharply from the saltwater of Bear Cove to the heights of Clarence Kramer Peak and Bear Mtn, illustrating the dramatic vertical relief of the Alexander Archipelago. Deep within the interior, high-elevation water bodies like Indigo Lake and Medvejie Lake sit suspended in glacial cirques, feeding the drainage network that includes the Baranof River. The map meticulously tracks elevation contours through the rugged interior, reaching prominent summits such as Mt Bassie and Cupola Peak. This survey provides a precise record of the roadless wilderness and hydrologic patterns of the Sitka region in the early 21st century.