2017 Map of Sitka B-2 SE

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Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal landscape, where the island terrain meets the cold waters of the North Pacific. The intricate shoreline is defined by the deep indentation of South Arm Hood Bay, a narrow inlet that cuts into the mountainous interior. This 2017 survey illustrates the complex relationship between the steep, forested slopes and the jagged coastline of the Gulf of Alaska. The map's contour lines reveal a vertical wilderness typical of the Alexander Archipelago, showing how natural topography dictates the lack of modern settlement and road networks in this preserved region. For those studying the maritime geography of the Alaska Panhandle, the detailed soundings and elevation markers provide an essential view of this largely untouched environment.