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2017 Map of Sitka B-5 SW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sitka B-5 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 and the intricate coastal waters of the Alexander Archipelago are the focus of this 2017 survey. The landscape is dominated by the dense reaches of the Tongass National Forest, where the terrain drops sharply into Neva Strait and Fish Bay. This coastal geography created a complex network of maritime passages and sheltered coves, such as Haley Anchorage and Gilmer Cove, which historically served as critical refuge for vessels navigating the inside passage.

Modern access into the interior is documented via several Forest Service routes, including Saint John Baptist Road and the Bay Loop, which skirt the edges of Saint John Baptist Bay. The map also captures the smaller island chains and maritime hazards of the area, from the Kane Islands to the precarious Wyvill Reef, illustrating the proximity between the mountainous mainland and the surrounding landmasses of Partofshikof Island and Kruzof Island.