2017 Map of Sitka A-6 OE S NE

About this map

The Saint Lazaria Islands stand as a central landmark in this coastal study, positioned within the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge where the waters of Sitka Sound meet the open Gulf of Alaska. The map illustrates a section of the Tongass National Forest at the northern edge of the sheet, centered around Sitka Point. This 2017 survey emphasizes the maritime and protected status of the area, charting the boundary of the Sitka Borough as it extends across the sea. Unlike typical topographic maps focused on inland development, this sheet is dominated by deep-water hydrography and the preservation of remote island habitats along the rugged Alaskan coast.