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2017 Map of Sitka B-3 SW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sitka B-3 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Baranof Island serves as the focal point of this 2017 coastal survey, where the intricate shoreline of the Tongass National Forest meets the northern reaches of the Pacific Ocean. The landscape is defined by deep inlets and protected waterways, including the narrow corridor of Portage Arm and the expansive Middle Arm Kelp Bay. These glacial-carved features create a complex maritime environment where small landmarks like Crow Island, Pond Island, and Zubof Rock dot the coastal waters.

Freshwater drainage is evidenced by the Glacial River flowing into the southern reaches of the map near The Basin. This document provides a clear record of the intersection between the massive national forest boundaries and the jagged coastline at Portage Point and South Point. The lack of developed infrastructure emphasizes the wild, maritime character of this portion of the Sitka City and Borough.