2021 Map of Sitka A-5 NW

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Tongass National Forest encompasses the archipelago and rugged coastal terrain of this Sitka Sound region, where narrow waterways like Whitestone Narrows and Hayward Strait separate a cluster of major islands. The landscape is defined by its maritime geology, featuring prominent peaks such as Krestof Mtn on Krestof Island and the distinctive volcanic profile of The Cone on Kruzof Island. These landmasses are connected by a network of specialized routes, including the Lower Cone Road Trl and Iris Meadows Road Trl, which navigate the interior forests and coastal flats of Iris Meadows. The intricate shoreline is dotted with numerous small landforms such as the Magoun Islands and Brady Island, illustrating the complex coastal navigation required in the Krestof Sound and Neva Strait corridors. The distribution of these features reveals a wilderness shaped by its proximity to the sea and the legacy of early-21st-century forest management.