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2017 Map of Sitka C-2 SE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sitka C-2 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Tongass National Forest dominates this coastal landscape, where the waters of the Gulf of Alaska reach deep into the interior through Mitchell Bay and Kanalku Bay. The geography is defined by a dense network of islands and points, including Deception Island, Woodchoppers Island, and the curiously named South America Island. These landforms create complex passages and narrow channels, such as those near Passage Point and Ponte Point, which were vital for maritime navigation through the archipelago.

Inland, the terrain rises toward significant freshwater bodies like Thayer Lake, Distin Lake, and Davidson Lake. Human interaction with the environment is evidenced by established portage routes or trails like Thayer to Salt Lake and Davidson to Salt Lake, which connect the inner lakes to the saltwater inlets. Landmarks like Dead Tree Bluff and Kiuchman Rock serve as distinctive coastal markers for those navigating the rugged shoreline of the Unorganized Borough.