2017 Map of Sitka B-2 SW

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates the coastal landscape of this quadrangle, where the steep topography of Admiralty Island meets the cold waters of the Gulf of Alaska. The shoreline is a jagged succession of landmarks, from the northern prominence of Village Point down to the southern reaches of Woody Point. Maritime navigation is the primary focus of the coastal markings, noting hazards like the offshore Russian Reef situated between the wide openings of Chaik Bay and Whitewater Bay. The interior is largely defined by the dense forest and high-elevation contours typical of Southeast Alaska's wilderness, showing a land untouched by road infrastructure. This 2017 survey captures the timeless character of the island’s western edge, where the vast Pacific Ocean begins its reach toward the coast, shaped by the Tongass National Forest management boundaries.