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1987 Map of Sitka A-5 SE

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Sitka A-5 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The coastal community of Sitka occupies the eastern edge of this maritime survey, illustrating the complex geography of Baranof Island and the surrounding archipelagos. The layout of the town is closely tied to its waterways, with the Sitka Harbor sheltered by a cluster of smaller landmasses including Japonski Island, which serves as the location for the Municipal Airport. Inland, the landscape is defined by drainage systems such as Granite Creek and Cascade Creek, alongside infrastructure like a Pumping Sta and a Quarry that speak to the local development during the late twentieth century.

Water navigation is central to this area, evidenced by the intricate labeling of the Western Channel, Middle Channel, and Eastern Channel. Numerous small island groups, such as the Kasiana Islands and Apple Islands, dot Sitka Sound, while the Halibut Point State Recreation Area provides a dedicated space for coastal preservation at Halibut Point. This map captures the intersection of Alaskan wilderness and a vital maritime hub, showing how the settlement interacts with the rocky coastline and tidal flats.