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2017 Map of Sitka B-6 NW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sitka B-6 NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal landscape along the Gulf of Alaska, where the complex shoreline of the Khaz Peninsula meets the open sea. The geography is defined by narrow waterways and protective landforms, notably the Slocum Arm and Fortuna Strait, which separate the mainland from prominent features like Klokachef Island. This 2017 survey details a wilderness environment where navigation is dictated by coastal landmarks such as Point Slocum, Point Vincent, and the hazardous Fortuna Reefs.

Inland, the terrain rises sharply toward Khaz Peak, with drainage provided by short coastal runs like Leo Creek flowing out of Lake Leo. The map captures the intersection of deep-water inlets and high coastal ridges, illustrating the maritime character of the Sitka Borough. Isolated features like Olga Rock and the protected waters of Island Cove and Flat Cove provide specific points of reference for researchers studying the nautical and natural history of this portion of the Alexander Archipelago.