2017 Map of Sitka A-5 NE

About this map

The Lisianski Peninsula dominates this coastal landscape, separating the sheltered waters of Nakwasina Sound from the open expanse of the Gulf of Alaska. This 2017 study illustrates a complex archipelago within the Tongass National Forest, where the land is deeply indented by inlets like Cedar Cove and Katlian Bay. On Halleck Island and the neighboring Baranof Island, the topography rises sharply from the shoreline, with Krestof Mtn providing a significant vertical landmark on the western edge. Human activity is concentrated along the southern coast, where Halibut Point Road and the Nelson Logging Road provide access near Starrigavan Bay. The map reveals the intricate navigation required through the Nakwasina Passage and among the Siginaka Islands, documenting the modern infrastructure and natural boundaries of this maritime environment.